deked
The word “deked” has 1 syllable: deked
It's pronounced as /diːkt/
What is synonym and antonym for deked?
In the thesaurus, “deked” has 9 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for deked along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for deked
Meanings of deked
- 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 player deked the goalie and scored the winning goal.
- She skillfully deked her opponent to create an opening.
- He deked past two defenders before taking the shot.
- The rookie deked his way around the veteran with surprising ease.
- Fans roared as their star forward deked the defender and made a perfect pass.
On this page you'll find 9 synonyms or another words to deked, such as: dodged, evaded, faked, faked out, juked, pump-faked, sidestepped.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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