feint

[US]/feɪnt/
[UK]/feɪnt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a deceptive or pretended blow, thrust, or other movement, especially in boxing or fencing
vi. to make a deceptive or pretended move, typically during an attack
vt. to make a deceptive or pretended attack
adj. not genuine; fake

Phrases & Collocations

feint attack

feint maneuver

feint move

feint tactic

Example Sentences

a brief feint at the opponent's face.

The guard was feinted out of position.

Make a feint in the east but hit in the west.

The contest becomes mainly one of feint and counterfeint.

he feinted left, drawing a punch and slipping it.

One person bumped into me as a feint while the other stole my wallet.

The fighter feinted with his right hand and struck with his left.

Their argument that those people were simply feinting in the East to assault the West was a good bargaining pose.

He has to stay active, whether you're feinting him, whether you're moving on your toes, whether you're flicking your jab out there.

A little feint haemoid ascites appeared at 6h after SAP were induced and punctate haemorrhage appeared at the surface of the pancreas、retinas and adipose around the pancreas at the same time.

Real-world Examples

But unlike those others, I used a trick, so I could avoid a similar feint.

Source: Wall Street Journal

" Fool! " moaned Mr. Weasley. " Krum was feinting! "

Source: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

James feinted slightly to the side, and Edward shifted in response.

Source: Twilight: Eclipse

It is frank recognition among some lesser-known colleges that their prices are something of a feint.

Source: New York Times

Then every movement of the game, the strategies, the dodging and feints, the squeal of sneakers on the court.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Around the room they fought—thrust and parry, feint and counter-feint.

Source: "Dune" audiobook

He made a feint of adjusting the lining, and said, 'Yes'.

Source: Difficult Times (Part 1)

" Allez, " said the thin man with a feint trace of impatience.

Source: Casino Royale of the 007 series

He feinted right and under, and they were pressed against each other, knife hands gripped, straining.

Source: "Dune" audiobook

Feyd-Rautha leaped, feinting with right hand, but with the knife shifted in a blur to his left hand.

Source: "Dune" audiobook

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