feint (Meaning)
feint (n)
any distracting or deceptive maneuver (as a mock attack)
feint (v)
deceive by a mock action
feint (a.)
Feigned; counterfeit.
That which is feigned; an assumed or false appearance; a pretense; a stratagem; a fetch.
A mock blow or attack on one part when another part is intended to be struck; -- said of certain movements in fencing, boxing, war, etc.
feint (v. i.)
To make a feint, or mock attack.
Synonyms & Antonyms of feint
feint Sentence Examples
- The boxer feinted a jab to throw his opponent off balance, then landed a powerful hook.
- The swordsman feigned a thrust to the heart, then swiftly changed to a slice to the neck.
- The football player feinted a run to the left, then cut back to the right and gained several yards.
- The basketball player feinted a pass to the center, then drove to the basket and scored.
- The hiker feinted to the left, then quickly turned right to avoid a large tree branch.
- The politician feigned concern for the people, but in reality, only cared about his reelection.
- The company feinted a product launch to gauge public interest, then decided against releasing it.
- The scientist feinted a breakthrough in his research to secure funding, but later admitted he had not yet made any significant progress.
- The comedian feinted a serious story, then suddenly changed to a hilarious punchline.
- The actor feinted a kiss to the leading lady, then surprised the audience with a passionate embrace.
FAQs About the word feint
any distracting or deceptive maneuver (as a mock attack), deceive by a mock actionFeigned; counterfeit., That which is feigned; an assumed or false appearance;
maneuver,bluff, scheme, dodge, deception, device, knack, play, stratagem, ruse
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The boxer feinted a jab to throw his opponent off balance, then landed a powerful hook.
The swordsman feigned a thrust to the heart, then swiftly changed to a slice to the neck.
The football player feinted a run to the left, then cut back to the right and gained several yards.
The basketball player feinted a pass to the center, then drove to the basket and scored.
