Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
smokescreen
noun
/ˈsmoʊkˌskriːn/
Definition
A smokescreen is a cloud of smoke used to conceal something or to obstruct visibility.
Examples
- The politician’s promise was seen as a smokescreen to distract from the ongoing scandal.
- The army used a smokescreen to hide their movements during the operation.
Meaning
It often refers to a strategy or tactic employed to confuse or mislead others about the true intentions or realities of a situation.
Synonyms
- cover
- obscurant
- veil
- mask
- disguise
