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A skilful military plan, scheme, or approach, esp. a trick, manoeuvre, or ploy designed to deceive or surprise an enemy. Also in figurative contexts.
A feigned or false attack. Also in phrases in feint, to make a feint. Military. A movement made with the object of deceiving an enemy as to a…
A stratagem; esp. one intended to deceive an enemy in war. Hence: a justifiable trick or deception.