The meaning of FEINT is something feigned; specifically : a mock blow or attack on or toward one part in order to distract attention from the point one really intends to attack.

[ + to infinitive ] Callas feinted to pass the ball and then shot it into the net. He feinted a shot to the left. You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: He produced a …

Feint is used when referring to a deceptive or distracting movement or action. In fencing or boxing, a feint might be used to mislead an opponent about the intended strike.

FEINT definition: a movement made in order to deceive an adversary; an attack aimed at one place or point merely as a distraction from the real place or point of attack. See examples of …

In sport or military conflict, if someone feints, they make a brief movement in a different direction from the one they intend to follow, as a way of confusing or deceiving their opponent. I feinted …

Dec 11, 2025 · feint (not comparable) Of lines printed on paper as a handwriting guide: not bold; faint, light; also, of such paper: ruled with faint lines of this sort. [from mid 19th c.]

Definition of feint noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

a movement made to deceive an opponent. to make or deceive with a feint: The boxer feinted with his left and threw a right. feint (fānt), n. an attack aimed at one place or point merely as a …

A body movement that is intended to divert another's attention, often by being deliberately left uncompleted: "The mongoose begins with a feint, which provokes the snake to strike" (Norbert …

• One might well conclude the dismissal was a feint, a hollow gesture to allay perceived public outrage. • I talked to every parent but her, and every word was a feint to conceal my obsession.