Artifice
Artifice noun - A clever often underhanded means to achieve an end.
Usage example: used the artifice of saying his grandmother had died so that he could get the last seat on the plane
Smoke screen and artifice are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Smoke screen" instead a noun "Artifice".
Nearby Words: artificial, artificer
Smoke screen
Smoke screen noun - (military) screen consisting of a cloud of smoke that obscures movements.
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Synonyms for Smoke screen
Artifice and smoke screen are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Artifice" instead a noun phrase "Smoke screen".
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