deke Synonyms

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to fake (an opponent) out of position (as in ice hockey), to deke an opponent

The hockey player executed a masterful deke, leaving the bewildered defender in his wake.
The basketball star faked left before executing a lightning-fast deke and driving to the basket.
The soccer player used a series of clever dekes to create space and evade defenders.
The boxer employed a deke to set up a devastating knockout punch.
The fencer used a subtle deke to distract his opponent and land a decisive blow.
The wrestler surprised his adversary with an unexpected deke and gained control of the match.
The thief used a clever deke to distract the security guard and make off with the stolen goods.
The con artist used a deke to gain the trust of his victims and bilk them out of their money.
The politician employed a deke to avoid answering a difficult question during the debate.
The diplomat used a deke to navigate a delicate negotiation and secure a favorable outcome.

to fake (an opponent) out of position (as in ice hockey), to deke an opponent

dodge,evade,juke, fake, slip, fake out,sidestep, stutter-step, pump-fake, maneuver (around)

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The hockey player executed a masterful deke, leaving the bewildered defender in his wake.

The basketball star faked left before executing a lightning-fast deke and driving to the basket.

The soccer player used a series of clever dekes to create space and evade defenders.

The boxer employed a deke to set up a devastating knockout punch.