εὑρησιλογέω
From LSJ
Νὺξ μὲν ἀναπαύει, ἡμέρα δ' ἔργον ποιεῖ → Nam nox quietem praebet, facit opus dies → Die Nacht lässt unsre Arbeit ruhn, der Tag sie tun
English (LSJ)
A invent ingenious arguments, explanations, or pretexts, Plb.26.1.2, al., Phld.Rh.1.207 S., Str.13.1.69, Ph.1.314, al., Plu.2.31e, Porph.Antr.36; ταῦτα Plu.2.625c.