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   Feint

   /fānt/

   

   noun

   • 1. a deceptive or pretended blow, thrust, or other movement, especially in boxing or fencing: "a brief feint at the opponent's face"
   • ▪ a mock attack or movement in warfare, made in order to distract or deceive an enemy.

   verb

   • 1. make a deceptive or distracting movement, especially during a fight: "Adam feinted with his right and then swung a left"

   Word Origin late 17th century: from French feinte, past participle (used as a noun) of feindre ‘feign’.

   Scrabble Points: 8

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