Feint
/feɪnt/noun
A trick or move used to distract or confuse an opponent in a game or sport.
He made a quick feint to the left before sprinting right.
Often appears as...
- make a feint
- feint to the left
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Deceptive Motion
A feint often involves some body movement that suggests an action opposite to what is actually planned.
During the match, he executed a feint by dropping his shoulder before dodging the other way.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Sports
Although common in sports, 'feint' can refer to any deceptive act in various activities meant to mislead.
She performed a feint by looking at her watch, pretending to be uninterested in the conversation.
Pro Tip 3/3Quick and Unexpected
A feint should be quick and unexpected to effectively confuse or mislead the opponent.
In the basketball game, he used a rapid feint to bypass the defender and score.
Compare with
deceitmanoeuvreploypretencerusesimulationstratagemtrick
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