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feint

feint

 
 
pronunciation:
feInt
parts of speech:
noun, verb
features:
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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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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.
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Homophone Note
The words faint and feint sound alike but have different meanings.