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dekes

The word “dekes” has 1 syllable: dekes

It's pronounced as /diːks/

What is synonym and antonym for dekes?

In the thesaurus, “dekes” has 9 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for dekes along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for dekes

Meanings of dekes

  • 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 player often uses clever dekes to get past defenders.
  • His quick dekes left the goalie completely off guard.
  • The crowd cheered at the amazing dekes during the game.
  • She practiced her dekes to sharpen her offensive skills.
  • Those flashy dekes made him one of the most exciting players to watch.

On this page you'll find 9 synonyms or another words to dekes, such as: dodges, evades, fakes, fakes out, jukes, pump-fakes, sidesteps.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

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fakes out

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