1. making a deceptive movement or attack in a particular direction to distract an opponent
Usage: present participle of feint; common in combat sports, fencing, and military contexts

1. the act or instance of making a deceptive movement or attack
Usage: gerund form of feint

Examples

• The boxer was feinting with his left hand to set up a right hook.
• By feinting toward the goal, the soccer player created space for a pass.
• The fencer's feinting confused her opponent and opened a path to victory.
• He practiced feinting techniques to improve his combat skills.
• The general used feinting movements to mislead the enemy about troop positions.
• Feinting is an essential strategy in chess and martial arts.
• She was feinting interest in the job offer while actually pursuing other opportunities.