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Feint /feɪ̯nt/

The meaning and definition of Feint, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A movement made to confuse the opponent; a dummy.
  2. That which is feigned; an assumed or false appearance; a pretense or stratagem.
verb
  1. To make a feint, or mock attack.
adjective
  1. Feigned; counterfeit.
  2. (war) (of an attack) directed toward a different part from the intended strike

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