1. a deceptive or pretended blow, thrust, or other movement, especially in boxing or fencing
Usage: sports
2. a misleading action or statement designed to distract or deceive

1. to make a deceptive or distracting movement or gesture

Examples

• The boxer threw a feint with his left hand before landing a right hook.
• She made a feint to the left and then ran to the right.
• His offer to negotiate was just a feint to buy more time.
• The quarterback feinted a handoff before throwing the pass.
• The fencer’s feint confused his opponent completely.
• The army’s retreat was a feint to lure the enemy into a trap.
• He feinted toward the basket and then passed to his teammate.