smokescreening
Smokescreening is a tactic used to obscure or conceal something. It typically involves deploying a dense cloud of smoke to block vision. This can be done for a variety of purposes, both legitimate and deceptive.
In military contexts, smokescreening is a common defensive and offensive maneuver. It is used to shield troops,
Beyond the military, the term "smokescreen" is often used metaphorically to describe actions taken to distract