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Feinted Meaning in English

word · lemma: feint

Definición

Made a quick movement or action intended to trick someone, usually in sports or fighting, by pretending to do one thing but actually doing another.

Uso & Matices

Formal and literary; common in sports contexts (boxing, fencing) to mean a deceptive move. 'Feinted' is the past tense of 'feint'. Do not confuse with 'fainted' (lost consciousness). Phrases: 'feinted left', 'feinted a punch'.

Oraciones de Ejemplo

The boxer feinted a punch to distract his opponent.

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She feinted left and moved past her defender.

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He feinted a pass but actually shot the ball.

natural

The player quickly feinted and left his opponent completely confused.

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She feinted so well that everyone thought she was going to shoot.

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He feinted to the right before scoring a goal.

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