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feint

A deceptive or pretended blow, thrust, or movement, especially in boxing or fencing, intended to distract an opponent. / A mock attack or a deceptive maneuver in military strategy designed to draw the enemy's attention away from the main point of assault. / To make a deceptive or pretended movement in order to trick an opponent.
NounTransitive Verb
pl: feintspast: feintedpp: feinteding: feinting

This term describes a calculated deception involving physical movement. It is most commonly used in high-stakes physical contests like boxing, fencing, or military engagements where the goal is to manipulate an opponent's reaction to create a vulnerability. The essence of a feint is the contrast between the pretended action and the actual intended strike.

It is frequently confused with "faint," which refers to losing consciousness. While they sound identical, "feint" is always associated with strategy and trickery, whereas "faint" is a physiological state. In a strategic context, a feint is not a failure of strength but a deliberate tool of psychological warfare.

Meanings

Noun

A deceptive or pretended blow, thrust, or movement, especially in boxing or fencing, intended to distract an opponent.

The boxer launched a quick feint to the left before striking with a right hook.

Noun

A mock attack or a deceptive maneuver in military strategy designed to draw the enemy's attention away from the main point of assault.

The general ordered a feint toward the eastern flank to mask the true advance on the capital.

Transitive Verb
[~ something]

To make a deceptive or pretended movement in order to trick an opponent.

He feinted a punch to the ribs to open up a gap in the defender's guard.

Examples

The boxer used a quick feint to the body before landing a hook to the jaw.

The boxer used a quick feint to the body before landing a hook to the jaw.

He feinted a left punch to draw the guard down.

He feinted a left punch to draw the guard down.

The general ordered a feint toward the eastern flank to distract the enemy.

The general ordered a feint toward the eastern flank to distract the enemy.

History

Watch out for his feints because he is incredibly deceptive with his footwork.

Watch out for his feints because he is incredibly deceptive with his footwork.

I thought he was attacking the castle gate but it was just a feint.

I thought he was attacking the castle gate but it was just a feint.

Fantasy

The fencer feinted a thrust to the shoulder then pivoted for a strike to the ribs.

The fencer feinted a thrust to the shoulder then pivoted for a strike to the ribs.

A clever feint can open up an entire defense.

A clever feint can open up an entire defense.

They will feint an advance on the bridge to lure the guards away from the perimeter.

They will feint an advance on the bridge to lure the guards away from the perimeter.

Detective

Just a slight feint of the wrist was enough to trick the opponent.

Just a slight feint of the wrist was enough to trick the opponent.

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