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   feint

   /feɪnt/

   noun

   • 1. 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

   • 1. make a deceptive or distracting movement, especially during a fight: "Adam feinted with his right and then swung a left"

   Word Origin late 17th century: from French feinte, past participle (used as a noun) of feindre ‘feign’.

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   The meaning of FEINT is something feigned; specifically : a mock blow or attack on or toward one part in order to distract attention from the point one really intends to attack.

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   Learn the meaning of feint as a verb and a noun, and how to use it in sports, war or politics. Find out how to pronounce feint and see examples from the Cambridge English Corpus and Wikipedia.

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   FEINT meaning: 1. to pretend to move, or to make a move, in a particular direction in order to deceive an…. Learn more.

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   4 meanings: 1. a mock attack or movement designed to distract an adversary, as in a military manoeuvre or in boxing, fencing,.... Click for more definitions.

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   A feint is a misleading movement or action, often used in sports or military deception. Learn how to use the word feint in different contexts, with synonyms, translations and related terms.

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   Well, that was a feint, a super sneaky move designed to fool someone. SKIP TO CONTENT. Dictionary; ... Spanish-English dictionary, translator, and learning.

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   What does a feint mean?

   • Not to be confused with faint, meaning "weak or feeble." However, a feint can be deliberately faint, as Ali knew and Frazier found out when the real right hook made contact. "Feint."

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   What is a feint in boxing?

   • Well, that was a feint, a super sneaky move designed to fool someone. Although military and political tactics are big on feints, their most common use is probably in sports — particularly boxing, where opponents are continually trying to fake each other out.

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   What is the difference between a faint and a feint?

   • loading examples... Anything faint is barely there, but a feint is a fake out. If your understanding of these words is still somewhat faint, never fear! Just keep reading...

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   What does feint do?

   • Causes the user to move earlier on the next turn. Feint (Japanese: フェイント Feint) is a damage-dealing Normal-type move introduced in Generation IV. Feint inflicts damage but only strikes a target that has used Protect or Detect during that turn, lifting the effects of Protect or Detect for the remainder of the turn.

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   What does 'feint' mean in medical terms?

   • In medical terms, 'feint' refers to Syncope, which is the sudden loss of consciousness and posture, often due to a drop in blood pressure. 'Feint' should not be confused with lightheadedness or a maneuver designed to distract or mislead.

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   What is the difference between a Wile and a feint?

   • wile suggests an attempt to entrap or deceive with false allurements. feint implies a diversion or distraction of attention away from one's real intent. Noun The boxer made a feint with his right, then followed with a left hook. Verb He feinted with his right, then followed with a left hook.

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