feint
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- pronunciation:
- feInt
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a false movement that is meant to trick an opponent by taking attention away from the real target.
A feint with his right hand fooled the other boxer.- similar words:
- dodge
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| related words: |
dodge, maneuver |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
feints, feinting, feinted |
| definition: |
to move or attack in a way that takes attention away from the real target.
She feinted to the left and then kicked the ball to the right. |
The words
faint and
feint sound alike but have different meanings.