red herring - Similar and Opposite Words

What is another word for red herring ?

Here are the synonyms for red herring , a list of similar words for red herring from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

any diversion intended to distract attention from the main issue

Synonyms

• red herring

More generic

• deflection
• deflexion
• deviation
• digression
• divagation
• diversion

Noun

a first draft of a prospectus; must be clearly marked to indicate that parts may be changed in the final prospectus

Synonyms

• preliminary prospectus
• red herring

More generic

• course catalog
• course catalogue
• prospectus

Noun

a dried and smoked herring having a reddish color

Synonyms

• red herring
• smoked herring

More generic

• herring

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