Definition of Feint
Feint
feint


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to pretend to strike or move, with the intention of tricking and misleading one's opponent;

e.g. In boxing, you might feint a blow to your opponent's right side so they leave their left side undefended.

(noun)
a deceptive strike or move, with the intention of tricking and misleading one's opponent during a fight;

e.g. Harvey made a brief feint at Mike's face during the boxing match.



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