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attention-grabber

NOUN

red herring

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ploy smokescreen

WEAK

bait commotion curve ball deviation distraction distractor disturbance diversion diversionary tactic false clue false face false trail fool's errand gimmick interruption maneuver wild-goose chase

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