smoke screen (43 synonym found)

Smoke screen has 43 synonyms. The top synonyms for smoke screen are protective coloration, ostensible motive, stalking-horse, public motive, locus standi, false colors, vizard mask, poor excuse and 35 more. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for smoke screen?

A common synonym for smoke screen is protective coloration. Other synonyms include ostensible motive, stalking-horse, public motive, locus standi.

How many synonyms does smoke screen have?

Smoke screen has 43 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does smoke screen mean?

(n): an action intended to conceal or confuse or obscure; (military) screen consisting of a cloud of smoke that obscures movements Example: "requesting new powers of surveillance is just a smokescreen

Definition of smoke screen:

(n) : an action intended to conceal or confuse or obscure; (military) screen consisting of a cloud of smoke that obscures movements
"requesting new powers of surveillance is just a smokescreen to hide their failures"
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Definition of smoke screen:

(n) : an action intended to conceal or confuse or obscure; (military) screen consisting of a cloud of smoke that obscures movements
"requesting new powers of surveillance is just a smokescreen to hide their failures"
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