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feint v

(transitive, boxing, fencing) To direct (a blow, thrust, or other offensive movement resembling an attack) on some part of the body, intended to distract from a real attack on another part. (rare) To direct a feint or mock attack against (someone). (intransitive, boxing, fencing, also often military) To make a feint or mock attack. feint n (often military) A movement made to confuse an opponent; a dummy. (boxing, fencing) A blow, thrust, or other offensive movement resembling an attack on some part of the body, intended to distract from a real attack on another part. (figuratively) Something feigned; a false or pretend appearance; a pretence or stratagem. feint adj (boxing, fencing, also often military) Of an attack or offensive movement: directed toward a different part from the intended strike. (obsolete) Feigned, counterfeit, fake. [...]

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