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Feint Definition & Meaning

feint
noun
  1. any distracting or deceptive maneuver (as a mock attack)
verb
  1. deceive by a mock action; "The midfielder feinted to shoot"

"Feint" in song lyrics

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  • "linkin park feint"
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Frequently asked questions

What does feint mean?
any distracting or deceptive maneuver (as a mock attack) deceive by a mock action; "The midfielder feinted to shoot"
What part of speech is feint?
Feint is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does feint have?
Feint has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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