deke
The word “deke” has 1 syllable: deke
It's pronounced as /diːk/
What is synonym and antonym for deke?
In the thesaurus, “deke” has 9 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for deke along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for deke
Meanings of deke
- noun
- A feint, fake, or other move made by the player with the puck to deceive a goaltender or defenceman.
- As in hockey, a fake or other move to confuse other players on a team.
- A quick detour.
- verb
- To avoid, go around, or dodge an object, person, or conversation topic; often by using trickery.
- To execute a deke in ice hockey or other sports.
Example Sentences
- The hockey player used a quick deke to get past the defender.
- He tried a fancy deke, but the goalie didn’t fall for it.
- With a smooth deke, she created space to take the winning shot.
- The crowd cheered loudly after his clever deke on the ice.
- The forward’s signature move is a sharp deke followed by a wrist shot.
On this page you'll find 9 synonyms or another words to deke, such as: dodge, evade, fake, fake out, juke, pump-fake, sidestep.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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