feinted (Meaning)
feinted
a mock blow or attack on or toward one part in order to distract attention from the point one really intends to attack, to lure or deceive with a feint, to make a pretense of, something feigned, to make a feint, a pretended blow or attack at one point in order to distract attention from the point one really intends to attack
Synonyms & Antonyms of feinted
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feinted Sentence Examples
- The fencer feinted a lunge, then quickly stepped forward and disarmed his opponent.
- The boxer feinted a punch to the head, causing his adversary to flinch and drop his guard.
- The basketball player feinted a pass to the right, then swiftly drove to the basket for an easy layup.
- The chess player feinted a move to open a line of attack, but his opponent cleverly countered it.
- The actor feinted a gunshot, his eyes widening and his body tensing up in mock terror.
- The dancer feinted a twirl, then smoothly transitioned into an elegant leap.
- The surgeon feinted a suture, gauging the patient's tolerance for pain before proceeding.
- The magician feinted a card trick, distracting the audience from his concealed sleight of hand.
- The pilot feinted a landing maneuver, testing the plane's responsiveness before touching down.
- The politician feinted a compromise, hoping to gain leverage in subsequent negotiations.
FAQs About the word feinted
a mock blow or attack on or toward one part in order to distract attention from the point one really intends to attack, to lure or deceive with a feint, to make
masked, disguised,bluffed, concealed, feigned, camouflaged, shammed, posed, professed, impersonated
No antonyms found.
The fencer feinted a lunge, then quickly stepped forward and disarmed his opponent.
The boxer feinted a punch to the head, causing his adversary to flinch and drop his guard.
The basketball player feinted a pass to the right, then swiftly drove to the basket for an easy layup.
The chess player feinted a move to open a line of attack, but his opponent cleverly countered it.
