Deception
Deception noun - The inclination or practice of misleading others through lies or trickery.
Smoke screen and deception are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Smoke screen" instead a noun "Deception".
Smoke screen
Smoke screen noun - (military) screen consisting of a cloud of smoke that obscures movements.
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Synonyms for Smoke screen
Deception and smoke screen are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deception" instead a noun phrase "Smoke screen".
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Related pairs
- pretence and deception
- pretence and smoke screen
- front and deception
- front and smoke screen
- semblance and deception
- semblance and smoke screen
- disguise and deception
- disguise and smoke screen
- facade and deception
- facade and smoke screen
- blind and deception
- blind and smoke screen
- pretense and deception
- pretense and smoke screen
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