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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
    1. A feint, fake, or other move made by the player with the puck to deceive a goaltender or defenceman.
    2. As in hockey, a fake or other move to confuse other players on a team.
    3. A quick detour.
  • verb
    1. To avoid, go around, or dodge an object, person, or conversation topic; often by using trickery.
    2. 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.

Related Words

fake

fake out

juke

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