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Definition smoke screen in American English

smoke screen noun

[countable] noun
1

something that you say or do as a way of hiding your real feelings, intentions, or activities

Synonyms and related words
spot fixing ploy hoax
2

a cloud of smoke that is created to hide the movements of soldiers

Synonyms and related words
active duty active service aggressor
Definition smoke screen in American English