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feint Definition and Meaning in English (feint definition)

noun
Synonyms:bluffdeceptiontrick
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Feint definition: A feint is a deceptive or pretended blow, attack, or movement, especially in boxing or fencing, designed to distract or mislead an opponent.

Definitions of Feint

  1. 1noun

    A feint is a deceptive or pretended blow, attack, or movement, especially in boxing or fencing, designed to distract or mislead an opponent.

  2. 2verb

    To feint means to make a deceptive or pretended movement in order to distract an opponent from one's real intention.

Example Sentences

“The boxer used a feint to open up his opponent's guard.”

“He feinted to the left before attacking on the right.”

“It was a clever feint that fooled the defenders.”

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past tensefeinted
present participlefeinting
agent nounfeinter

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Feint definition: A feint is a deceptive or pretended blow, attack, or movement, especially in boxing or fencing, designed to distract or mislead an opponent.
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'Feint' translates to 'feint' in English. Feint definition: A feint is a deceptive or pretended blow, attack, or movement, especially in boxing or fencing, designed to distract or mislead an opponent.
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