1. A deceptive movement or attack intended to distract an opponent from the real target.
Usage: Common in combat sports, fencing, and military tactics

1. To make a deceptive movement or attack to distract an opponent.
Usage: Third-person singular present or plural form

Examples

• The boxer threw several feints before landing a real punch.
• She feints left, then quickly moves right to escape her opponent.
• In fencing, feints are essential techniques for creating openings.
• The general ordered feints on the eastern flank to confuse the enemy.
• He feints with his sword to test the defender's reaction.
• The soccer player feints toward the goal to mislead the goalkeeper.
• Multiple feints can wear down an opponent's focus and energy.