pump-fake (Meaning)

pump-fake

a fake in which a player simulates throwing a pass (as in football) or taking a shot (as in basketball)

The basketball player executed a subtle pump-fake to deceive his defender.
The pitcher's pump-fake caught the batter off guard, leaving them vulnerable.
The singer's dramatic pump-fake electrified the crowd at the concert.
In a moment of desperation, the boxer used a pump-fake to gain an advantage.
The politician's pump-fake of supporting a certain policy was met with skepticism.
The salesperson used a pump-fake of offering a discount to close the deal.
The actor's pump-fake of emotion in the scene left the audience deeply moved.
The teacher's pump-fake of knowledge tricked the students into thinking they had mastered the material.
The driver's pump-fake of slowing down made the opposing car hesitate, allowing them to accelerate and pass.
The negotiator's pump-fake of giving concessions turned out to be a cunning ploy to secure a favorable outcome.

a fake in which a player simulates throwing a pass (as in football) or taking a shot (as in basketball)

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

No antonyms found.

The basketball player executed a subtle pump-fake to deceive his defender.

The pitcher's pump-fake caught the batter off guard, leaving them vulnerable.

The singer's dramatic pump-fake electrified the crowd at the concert.

In a moment of desperation, the boxer used a pump-fake to gain an advantage.