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smokescreen

/ˈsməʊkˌskriːn/

/ˈsmoʊkˌskrin/

Translations

smokescreennoun

smokescreens

/ˈsməʊkˌskriːn/

/ˈsmoʊkˌskrin/

дымовая завеса

The politician's speech was just a smokescreen to distract from the real issues.

Речь политика была просто дымовой завесой, чтобы отвлечь от реальных проблем.

Additional translations

обманный манёвр

Synonyms

smokescreenadjective

/ˈsməʊk.skriːn/

/ˈsmoʊk.skriːn/

Used attributively before a noun to describe something that conceals or distracts.

smokescreennoun

A cloud of smoke created to conceal military operations.

The troops used a smokescreen to hide their movements from the enemy.

A ruse or action designed to disguise someone's real intentions or activities.

The company's announcement of a new product was just a smokescreen to distract from their financial troubles.

smokescreenadjective

Serving to conceal the true nature of something; intended to distract attention.

The minister's smokescreen remarks diverted attention from the real issue.