feints
The word “feints” has 1 syllable: feints
It's pronounced as /feɪnts/
What is synonym and antonym for feints?
In the thesaurus, “feints” has 64 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for feints along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for feints
- acts
- affects
- artifices
- assumes
- blinds
- bluffs
- camouflages
- chicaneries
- conceals
- contrivances
- counterfeits
- cozenages
- crafts
- crookeries
- cunnings
- deceptions
- devices
- disguises
- dissembles
- dissimulates
- dodges
- duperies
- duplicities
- end runs
- fakeries
- fakes
- feigns
- fetches
- flimflams
- fronts
- gambits
- gimmicks
- impersonates
- jigs
- juggleries
- juggles
- knacks
- legerdemains
- lets on
- makes out
- maneuvers
- masks
- masquerades
- playacts
- plays
- ploys
- poses
- pretends
- professes
- puts on
- ruses
- schemes
- shams
- shenanigans
- simulates
- skulduggeries
- skullduggeries
- sleights
- smoke screens
- stratagems
- subterfuges
- trickeries
- tricks
- wiles
Meanings of feints
- noun
- A movement made to confuse the opponent; a dummy.
- That which is feigned; an assumed or false appearance; a pretense or stratagem.
- (war) An offensive movement resembling an attack in all but its continuance.
- verb
- To make a feint, or mock attack.
Example Sentences
- The boxer’s quick feints kept his opponent guessing throughout the match.
- He relies on clever feints to create openings in the defense.
- The soldier used a series of feints to mislead the enemy scouts.
- Her dance routine included graceful feints that added dramatic effect.
- In fencing, well-timed feints can be as effective as real attacks.
On this page you'll find 64 synonyms or another words to feints, such as: acts, affects, artifices, assumes, blinds, bluffs, camouflages.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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gambits
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- blinds
- bluffs
- chicaneries
- cozenages
- crafts
- crookeries
- cunnings
- deceptions
- devices
- dodges
- duperies
- duplicities
- end runs
- fakeries
- feints
- fetches
- flimflams
- frauds
- fronts
- gaffs
- gimmicks
- hoaxes
- jigs
- juggleries
- juggles
- knacks
- legerdemains
- plays
- ploys
- ruses
- schemes
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- shenanigans
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- sleights
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- smoke screens
- stratagems
- subterfuges
- swindles
- trickeries
- tricks
- wiles
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- artifices
- blinds
- bluffs
- chicaneries
- cozenages
- crafts
- crookeries
- cunnings
- deceptions
- devices
- dodges
- duperies
- duplicities
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- skullduggeries
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- smoke screens
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makes a pretense
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- masks
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- playacts
- plays
- poses
- pretends
- professes
- puts on
- puts on an act
- puts up a front
- shams
- simulates
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- acts
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- camouflages
- conceals
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- dissimulates
- fakes
- feigns
- feints
- impersonates
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- makes a pretense
- makes believe
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