Put-on and Smoke screen

Put-on noun - A display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive.

Smoke screen and put-on are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Smoke screen" instead a noun phrase "Put-on".

Smoke screen noun - (military) screen consisting of a cloud of smoke that obscures movements.

Put-on and smoke screen are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Put-on" instead a noun phrase "Smoke screen".