Synonyms for Fool's errand:

• n.

  •Other relevant words: (noun)
  • snipe hunt,
  • mischievous trick,
  • red herring,
  • attention-grabber,
  • vain attempt,
  • merry chase,
  • espieglerie,
  • diversionary tactic,
  • wild-goose chase,
  • practical joke,
  • mission,
  • wasted effort,
  • fool's errand,
  • false clue,
  • distractors,
  • bootless errand,
  • wasted labor,
  • false trail,
  • wild goose chase,
  • commission,
  • waste of time,
  • lost cause,
  • charge,
  • distractor.
  •practical joke (noun)
  • escapade,
  • caper,
  • stunt,
  • High Jinks,
  • prank,
  • antic,
  • frolic,
  • trick,
  • shenanigans,
  • monkeyshines,
  • tomfoolery,
  • gag.
  •red herring (noun)
  • commotion,
  • smoke screen,
  • interruption,
  • disturbance,
  • gimmick,
  • maneuver,
  • false face,
  • distraction,
  • bait,
  • ploy,
  • curve ball,
  • deviation,
  • diversion.

Hyponym for Fool's errand:

• n.

  • act
    commission, mission, charge.