feint
nounDivide feint into syllables:
feint
How to pronounce feint:
Definition of feint:
- feint (noun):
- something feigned
- a misleading movement designed to distract an opponent, such as in boxing or fencing
- a mock blow or attack on or toward one part in order to distract attention from the point one really intends to attack
Synonyms for feint:
assume
feign
simulate
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