
Feint
Deceptive Motion
A feint often involves some body movement that suggests an action opposite to what is actually planned.
During the match, he executed a feint by dropping his shoulder before dodging the other way.
Not Just Sports
Although common in sports, 'feint' can refer to any deceptive act in various activities meant to mislead.
She performed a feint by looking at her watch, pretending to be uninterested in the conversation.
Quick and Unexpected
A feint should be quick and unexpected to effectively confuse or mislead the opponent.
In the basketball game, he used a rapid feint to bypass the defender and score. Compare with
DeceptionManoeuvrePloyPretenceRuseSimulationStratagemTrick
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