Smoke Screen

Synonyms of smoke screen

• distraction
• deception
• diversion

Antonyms of smoke screen

• truth
• clarity
• transparency

Collocations of smoke screen

smoke screen

Frequency: 80 %

The politician used a smoke screen to divert attention from the scandal.

smoke screen

Frequency: 70 %

The company's financial troubles were hidden behind a carefully crafted screen of smoke.

smoke screen

Frequency: 60 %

The CEO used the press conference as a cover for the real issues, creating a smoke screen of excuses.

smoke screen

Frequency: 50 %

The elaborate smoke screen of lies eventually unraveled, revealing the truth behind the scheme.

Idiomatic Expressions for smoke screen

• Phrase: Behind a smoke screen
  Meaning: Concealed or obscured by deceptive tactics or distractions.
  Usage: The company's true financial status was hidden behind a smoke screen of misleading reports.