Smokescreen
noun
A smokescreen is a method or strategy to hide the truth or mislead others.
The politician used a smokescreen to divert attention from the scandal.
Usage tips
Neutral
political smokescreen, create a smokescreen, use a smokescreen
noun
A smokescreen is a cloud of smoke created to conceal military movements from the enemy.
The troops advanced under the cover of a smokescreen.
Usage tips
Neutral
deploy a smokescreen, military smokescreen, tactical smokescreen
noun
A smokescreen is a method or strategy to hide the truth or mislead others.
The politician used a smokescreen to divert attention from the scandal.
Usage tips
Neutral
political smokescreen, create a smokescreen, use a smokescreen
noun
A smokescreen is a cloud of smoke created to conceal military movements from the enemy.
The troops advanced under the cover of a smokescreen.
Usage tips
Neutral
deploy a smokescreen, military smokescreen, tactical smokescreen
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphor
Often used to illustrate deception in various contexts
The company's financial losses were hidden behind a smokescreen of impressive sales figures.
Pro Tip 2/3Caution
Be careful when using this term, as it can imply wrongdoing
Using a smokescreen in negotiations could damage your reputation.
Pro Tip 3/3Context
Recognize that 'smokescreen' can apply in both literal and figurative settings
The military used a smokescreen during the operation to obscure their movement.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphor
Often used to illustrate deception in various contexts
The company's financial losses were hidden behind a smokescreen of impressive sales figures.
Pro Tip 2/3Caution
Be careful when using this term, as it can imply wrongdoing
Using a smokescreen in negotiations could damage your reputation.
Pro Tip 3/3Context
Recognize that 'smokescreen' can apply in both literal and figurative settings
The military used a smokescreen during the operation to obscure their movement.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphor
Often used to illustrate deception in various contexts
The company's financial losses were hidden behind a smokescreen of impressive sales figures.
Pro Tip 2/3Caution
Be careful when using this term, as it can imply wrongdoing
Using a smokescreen in negotiations could damage your reputation.
Pro Tip 3/3Context
Recognize that 'smokescreen' can apply in both literal and figurative settings
The military used a smokescreen during the operation to obscure their movement.
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