smokescreen
0 antonyms and opposites of smokescreen, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A cloud of smoke used to hide troops or movement.
How to use smokescreen
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
put up a smokescreen
a smokescreen for
Etymology
From smoke plus screen.
Full origin of smokescreen →Frequently asked questions
What does “smokescreen” mean?
The word “smokescreen” means a cloud of smoke used to hide troops or movement. In plain terms, literally smoke used to hide something, or figuratively any distraction meant to conceal the truth.
How do you pronounce “smokescreen”?
“Smokescreen” is pronounced SMOHK-skreen (/ˈsmoʊkˌskɹin/ in IPA).
How do you use “smokescreen” in a sentence?
Here is “smokescreen” used in a sentence: “The soldiers advanced behind a smokescreen.”
What part of speech is “smokescreen”?
“Smokescreen” is a noun.
How many meanings does “smokescreen” have?
“Smokescreen” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a cloud of smoke used to hide troops or movement.
Related words
smoke test