feint

1 of 2

noun

ˈfānt

: something feigned

specifically : a mock blow or attack on or toward one part in order to distract attention from the point one really intends to attack

The boxer made a feint with his right, then followed with a left hook.

feint

2 of 2

verb

feinted; feinting; feints

intransitive verb

: to make a feint

transitive verb

: to lure or deceive with a feint

: to make a pretense of

Example Sentences

Noun The boxer made a feint with his right, then followed with a left hook. Verb He feinted with his right, then followed with a left hook.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

His response is calculated and cold, perhaps suggesting that the Jeter persona was a brilliant feint rather than naturally vanilla.

Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 July 2022 Doubtless, the greedflationists will explain in due course how this is all part of some deeper scheme, a feint perhaps to trap the unwary.

Andrew Stuttaford, National Review, 21 May 2022 The knowing smiles on Muti, Hanna, and CSO strings’ faces at the end of the concerto made their corny feint into B major at the end — present in some of Bottesini’s many versions of the concerto, axed in others — almost forgivable.

Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2022 That could prove more difficult if Mr. Putin decided to move some of his forces back — whether as a real retreat or a strategic feint.

New York Times, 26 Mar. 2022 General Rudskoi’s statement could also be a feint as Russia regroups for a new offensive.

New York Times, 25 Mar. 2022 Nobody ever said taking on Florida’s political machine was for the feint of heart—which may be why so few companies in the tourism industry have done it.

Zach Everson, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2022 His outreach to Latin America could be a feint, a way to complicate the West’s response to his threatened invasion of Ukraine.

New York Times, 15 Feb. 2022 The initial reaction within the Biden Administration was to question whether the Russian move was yet another feint.

Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 15 Feb. 2022

Verb

What’s more, Susan Neuman told me, some clever members of the sixty per cent may be able to feint their way through books for early readers, and so the true extent of their lack of decoding skills may not emerge until as late as third grade.

Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 1 Sep. 2022 Unlike Nolan, who wrestled with political questions in his Batman films—successfully or not—Snyder’s movies feint toward depth.

Eliana Dockterman, Time, 15 Mar. 2021 But instead of just directly attacking the tackle’s near shoulder off the snap, Crawford disguises his intention by feinting a speed rush.

John Owning, Dallas News, 3 June 2020 Sandworm spent years obfuscating and feinting and leaving false flags to suggest that others were behind its handiwork.

Dina Temple-raston, Washington Post, 26 Dec. 2019 Also feinting were designers like Burberry’s Riccardo Tisci and Area’s Piotrek Panszczyk and Beckett Fogg, who used beading to create the effect of a dress layered upon a real one.

Laird Borrelli-persson, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2019 That does lead us down an interesting path, though: If the story and the stars are a lot of what makes great rom-coms work, and Hollywood is feinting toward more inclusive casting and storytelling, how will rom-coms evolve going forward?

Alissa Wilkinson, Vox, 29 Aug. 2018 The Belgium midfielder feinted one way and then the other, Danny Rose got himself tied up in knots, and Januzaj bent a finish into the top corner.

Jonathan Clegg, WSJ, 28 June 2018 These threads, along with a drama school rivalry involving Diana Cowper’s future movie star son, provide more than enough material for Horowitz to feint this way and that before revealing the killer and, just as important, the killer’s motivations.

Erik Spanberg, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 June 2018 See More

feint 1 of 2

noun

as in bluff

sports a quick movement that you make to trick an opponent The boxer made a feint with his right, then followed with a left hook.

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maneuver
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end run
fetch
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cozenage
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feint

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verb

as in to bluff

Synonyms & Similar Words

bluff
camouflage
disguise
feign
sham
mask
conceal
simulate
counterfeit
masquerade
fake
affect
pose
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put on
pretend
dissemble
impersonate
act
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profess
assume
let on
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Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of feint are artifice, maneuver, ruse, stratagem, trick, and wile. While all these words mean "an indirect means to gain an end," feint implies a diversion or distraction of attention away from one's real intent.

a feint toward the enemy's left flank

The meanings of artifice and feint largely overlap; however, artifice implies ingenious contrivance or invention.

the clever artifices of the stage

While the synonyms maneuver and feint are close in meaning, maneuver suggests adroit and skillful avoidance of difficulty.

last-minute maneuvers to avert bankruptcy

The words ruse and feint are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, ruse stresses an attempt to mislead by a false impression.

the ruses of smugglers

In some situations, the words stratagem and feint are roughly equivalent. However, stratagem implies a ruse used to entrap, outwit, circumvent, or surprise an opponent or enemy.

the stratagem-filled game

The words trick and feint can be used in similar contexts, but trick may imply deception, roguishness, illusion, and either an evil or harmless end.

the tricks of the trade

The synonyms wile and feint are sometimes interchangeable, but wile suggests an attempt to entrap or deceive with false allurements.

used all of his wiles to ingratiate himself

单词	feint
释义	feint 1 of 2 noun ˈfānt : something feigned specifically : a mock blow or attack on or toward one part in order to distract attention from the point one really intends to attack The boxer made a feint with his right, then followed with a left hook. feint 2 of 2 verb feinted; feinting; feints intransitive verb : to make a feint transitive verb 1 : to lure or deceive with a feint 2 : to make a pretense of Example Sentences Noun The boxer made a feint with his right, then followed with a left hook. Verb He feinted with his right, then followed with a left hook. Recent Examples on the Web Noun His response is calculated and cold, perhaps suggesting that the Jeter persona was a brilliant feint rather than naturally vanilla. Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 July 2022 Doubtless, the greedflationists will explain in due course how this is all part of some deeper scheme, a feint perhaps to trap the unwary. Andrew Stuttaford, National Review, 21 May 2022 The knowing smiles on Muti, Hanna, and CSO strings’ faces at the end of the concerto made their corny feint into B major at the end — present in some of Bottesini’s many versions of the concerto, axed in others — almost forgivable. Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2022 That could prove more difficult if Mr. Putin decided to move some of his forces back — whether as a real retreat or a strategic feint. New York Times, 26 Mar. 2022 General Rudskoi’s statement could also be a feint as Russia regroups for a new offensive. New York Times, 25 Mar. 2022 Nobody ever said taking on Florida’s political machine was for the feint of heart—which may be why so few companies in the tourism industry have done it. Zach Everson, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2022 His outreach to Latin America could be a feint, a way to complicate the West’s response to his threatened invasion of Ukraine. New York Times, 15 Feb. 2022 The initial reaction within the Biden Administration was to question whether the Russian move was yet another feint. Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 15 Feb. 2022 Verb What’s more, Susan Neuman told me, some clever members of the sixty per cent may be able to feint their way through books for early readers, and so the true extent of their lack of decoding skills may not emerge until as late as third grade. Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 1 Sep. 2022 Unlike Nolan, who wrestled with political questions in his Batman films—successfully or not—Snyder’s movies feint toward depth. Eliana Dockterman, Time, 15 Mar. 2021 But instead of just directly attacking the tackle’s near shoulder off the snap, Crawford disguises his intention by feinting a speed rush. John Owning, Dallas News, 3 June 2020 Sandworm spent years obfuscating and feinting and leaving false flags to suggest that others were behind its handiwork. Dina Temple-raston, Washington Post, 26 Dec. 2019 Also feinting were designers like Burberry’s Riccardo Tisci and Area’s Piotrek Panszczyk and Beckett Fogg, who used beading to create the effect of a dress layered upon a real one. Laird Borrelli-persson, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2019 That does lead us down an interesting path, though: If the story and the stars are a lot of what makes great rom-coms work, and Hollywood is feinting toward more inclusive casting and storytelling, how will rom-coms evolve going forward? Alissa Wilkinson, Vox, 29 Aug. 2018 The Belgium midfielder feinted one way and then the other, Danny Rose got himself tied up in knots, and Januzaj bent a finish into the top corner. Jonathan Clegg, WSJ, 28 June 2018 These threads, along with a drama school rivalry involving Diana Cowper’s future movie star son, provide more than enough material for Horowitz to feint this way and that before revealing the killer and, just as important, the killer’s motivations. Erik Spanberg, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 June 2018 See More Word History Etymology Noun borrowed from French feinte, going back to Middle French fainte, feinte "act of dissembling, subterfuge," noun derivative from feminine past participle of feindre "to fabricate, dissemble, feign" Verb derivative of feint entry 1 First Known Use Noun 1644, in the meaning defined above Verb 1741, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense Kids Definition feint 1 of 2 noun ˈfānt : a pretended blow or attack at one point or in one direction to take attention away from the point or direction the attack or blow is really coming from feint 2 of 2 verb feinted; feinting : to make a feint The boxer feinted right, then struck with his left. feint 1 of 2 noun as in bluff sports a quick movement that you make to trick an opponent The boxer made a feint with his right, then followed with a left hook. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance bluff maneuver trick dodge knack gambit stratagem play subterfuge device ruse cheating ploy jig sleight scheme deception subterfuge end run fetch gimmick wile trickery flimflam blind artifice cunning duplicity skulduggery shenanigan chicanery fakery juggle contrivance jugglery cozenage swindling skullduggery dupery legerdemain front crookery smoke screen craft feint 2 of 2 verb as in to bluff Synonyms & Similar Words bluff camouflage disguise feign sham mask conceal simulate counterfeit masquerade fake affect pose playact put on pretend dissemble impersonate act dissimulate profess assume let on play make out Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of feint are artifice, maneuver, ruse, stratagem, trick, and wile. While all these words mean "an indirect means to gain an end," feint implies a diversion or distraction of attention away from one's real intent. a feint toward the enemy's left flank The meanings of artifice and feint largely overlap; however, artifice implies ingenious contrivance or invention. the clever artifices of the stage While the synonyms maneuver and feint are close in meaning, maneuver suggests adroit and skillful avoidance of difficulty. last-minute maneuvers to avert bankruptcy The words ruse and feint are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, ruse stresses an attempt to mislead by a false impression. the ruses of smugglers In some situations, the words stratagem and feint are roughly equivalent. However, stratagem implies a ruse used to entrap, outwit, circumvent, or surprise an opponent or enemy. the stratagem-filled game The words trick and feint can be used in similar contexts, but trick may imply deception, roguishness, illusion, and either an evil or harmless end. the tricks of the trade The synonyms wile and feint are sometimes interchangeable, but wile suggests an attempt to entrap or deceive with false allurements. used all of his wiles to ingratiate himself
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