A smokescreen is a metaphorical term that means a way to hide the truth or distract attention from something important by creating confusion or deception. Full definition
Verified profiles became a kind of smokescreen for pay - per - letter sites. (blogs.elenasmodels.com)
This car receives a host of performance additions that turn an already competent performer into a wicked machine meant to create smokescreens out of its gummy Nitto 555 Gen 2 tires. (automobilemag.com)
These endless smokescreens in both the Senate and the House contribute to the U.S.'s difficulty in getting our act together and stepping up to our responsibilities in the international community. (climatesciencewatch.org)