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attention-grabber(noun, trick, disturbance, commotion, decoy)
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bait(noun, trick, decoy, ploy)
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commotion(noun, trick, decoy, ploy)
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curve ball(noun, expression, trick, decoy, ploy)
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deviation(noun, trick, decoy, ploy)
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distraction(noun, trick, decoy, ploy)
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distractor(noun, trick, decoy, ploy)
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disturbance(noun, trick, decoy, ploy)
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diversion(noun, trick, decoy, ploy)
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diversionary tactic(noun, expression, trick, decoy, ploy)
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false clue(noun, expression, trick, decoy, ploy)
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false face(noun, expression, trick, decoy, ploy)
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false trail(noun, expression, trick, decoy, ploy)
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gimmick(noun, trick, decoy, ploy)
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interruption(noun, trick, decoy, ploy)
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maneuver(noun, trick, decoy, ploy)
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manoeuvre
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ploy(noun, trick, decoy)
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smoke screen(noun, expression, trick, decoy, ploy)
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wild-goose chase(noun, expression, trick, decoy, ploy)
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