Hoax and Smokescreen

Hoax

Hoax noun - An imitation that is passed off as genuine.

Smokescreen and hoax are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Smokescreen" instead a noun "Hoax".

Nearby Words: hoaxer, hoaxed, hoaxing

Smokescreen

Smokescreen noun - (military) screen consisting of a cloud of smoke that obscures movements.
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Synonyms for Smokescreen

Hoax and smokescreen are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hoax" instead a noun "Smokescreen".

Both words in one sentence

  • More often than not, this turns out to be the case; the conspiracy or whatever turns out to be a hoax, or a smokescreen hiding the villain's true intent.
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