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feint

The word “feint” has 1 syllable: feint

It's pronounced as /feɪnt/

What is synonym and antonym for feint?

In the thesaurus, “feint” has 66 synonyms.

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

Synonyms for feint

Meanings of feint

  • noun
    1. A movement made to confuse the opponent; a dummy.
    2. That which is feigned; an assumed or false appearance; a pretense or stratagem.
    3. (war) An offensive movement resembling an attack in all but its continuance.
    4. The narrowest rule used in the production of lined writing paper.
  • verb
    1. To make a feint, or mock attack.
  • adjective
    1. Feigned; counterfeit.
    2. (war) (of an attack) directed toward a different part from the intended strike.

Example Sentences

  • The boxer used a quick feint to trick his opponent before landing a punch.
  • His sudden feint to the left left the defender completely off balance.
  • The knight’s feint gave him the perfect opening for a real attack.
  • In chess, a clever feint can draw your opponent into a trap.
  • She performed a graceful feint, making it seem like she would move right.

On this page you'll find 66 synonyms or another words to feint, such as: act, affect, artifice, assume, blind, bluff, camouflage.

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

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  • design
  • device
  • dodge
  • dupery
  • duplicity
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  • ruse
  • scheme
  • sham
  • shenanigan
  • skulduggery
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  • sleight
  • sleight of hand
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  • stratagem
  • subterfuge
  • swindle
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  • trick
  • trickery
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