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Thesaurus: lightning rod

someone who is a frequent target of negative reactions and serves to distract attention from another

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  1. n. someone who is a frequent target of negative reactions and serves to distract attention from another
  2. n. a metallic conductor that is attached to a high point and leads to the ground; protects the building from destruction by lightning