Feint (Noun)
Meaning
Any distracting or deceptive maneuver (as a mock attack).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The boxer's feint to the left caught his opponent off guard, allowing him to land a solid punch to the right.
- The enemy's feint to the north distracted our troops, while their main force attacked from the south.
- The magician's feint with the handkerchief was so convincing that the audience didn't notice the real trick.
- The company's announcement of a new product was a feint to distract investors from their financial troubles.
- The politician's feint at bipartisanship was seen as a cynical ploy to win over undecided voters.