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Syllabification: (feint)
Pronunciation: /fānt/

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Definition of feint

noun

  • a deceptive or pretended blow, thrust, or other movement, especially in boxing or fencing:a brief feint at the opponent’s face
  • a mock attack or movement in warfare, made in order to distract or deceive an enemy.

verb

[no object]
  • make a deceptive or distracting movement, typically during a fight:he feinted left, drawing a punch and slipping it
  • [with object] pretend to throw a (punch or blow) in order to deceive or distract an opponent:Feinting a left, I bobbed to the right

Origin:

late 17th century: from French feinte, past participle (used as a noun) of feindre 'feign'

Do not confuse feint with faint. See faint.

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