Mask
Mask noun - A cover or partial cover for the face used to disguise oneself.
Red herring and mask are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Red herring" instead a noun "Mask".
Red herring
Red herring noun - Any diversion intended to distract attention from the main issue.
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Synonyms for Red herring
Mask and red herring are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mask" instead a noun phrase "Red herring".
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Red Herring: Alexei Karamazof and his involvement with the Russian wasn't given a focus because it is a deliberate false lead from M to mask his true intent.
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Red Herring: For a while it looked like Sniper Mask was Yuri's brother, due to having her picture.
Source: Manga / Tenkuu Shinpan -
This is also the reason so many people were angry that The Joker ended up being the main villain, and Black Mask just a red herring.
Source: It's the Same, Now It Sucks
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