Definition & Meaning of "feint"in English

to feint

to make a pretended move intended to mislead an opponent

Examples

The boxer feinted to the left before landing a right hook.

She feinted a strike, causing her opponent to step back.

Feint

a deceptive or pretended movement, often in sports or combat, intended to mislead or distract an opponent

dummy

Examples

The soccer player used a feint to trick the defender and score a goal.

He made a feint to the left, then quickly shifted right to avoid the tackle.

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