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FEINT Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word feint. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word feint. (close relations)
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artifice
nounn
noun

• a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)

bluff
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

• pretense that your position is stronger than it really is

• the act of bluffing in poker; deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards

adjective satellite

• very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front

• bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured

verb

• deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand

• frighten someone by pretending to be stronger than one really is

deception
nounn
noun

• a misleading falsehood

• the act of deceiving

• an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers

maneuver
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a military training exercise

• a plan for attaining a particular goal

• a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill

• a move made to gain a tactical end

• an action aimed at evading an opponent

verb

• direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

• act in order to achieve a certain goal

• perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense

sham
nounn
noun

• something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be

• a person who makes deceitful pretenses

adjective satellite

• adopted in order to deceive

verb

• make a pretence of

• make believe with the intent to deceive

Best Hypernyms For FEINT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for feint, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
assume feign maneuver manoeuvre sham simulate
Phrases (2)
tactical maneuvertactical manoeuvre

Alternatives for ARTIFICE

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