Word: feint
Word origin: late 17th century: from French feinte, past participle (used as a noun) of feindre ‘feign’.
Phonetic:
feɪntListen:
a deceptive or pretended blow, thrust, or other movement, especially in boxing or fencing. Example: a brief feint at the opponent's face
make a deceptive or distracting movement, especially during a fight. Example: Adam feinted with his right and then swung a left
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