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feint

noun
/feɪnt/

Meaning

a deceptive or pretended movement, especially in fighting or sports

Example Sentences

The boxer made a feint to the left before striking to the right.

Synonyms

trick, bluff, dodge, fake

Antonyms

direct attack, straightforward move

Collocations

make a feint, feint attack, feint left, feint right

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