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Feint

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Deceptive Motion

A feint often involves some body movement that suggests an action opposite to what is actually planned.

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During the match, he executed a feint by dropping his shoulder before dodging the other way.
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Not Just Sports

Although common in sports, 'feint' can refer to any deceptive act in various activities meant to mislead.

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She performed a feint by looking at her watch, pretending to be uninterested in the conversation.
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Quick and Unexpected

A feint should be quick and unexpected to effectively confuse or mislead the opponent.

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In the basketball game, he used a rapid feint to bypass the defender and score.
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