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FEINTING Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word feinting. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word feinting. (close relations)
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acting
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
noun

• the performance of a part or role in a drama

adjective satellite

• serving temporarily especially as a substitute

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

dissembling
verbv
noun

• pretending with intention to deceive

• the act of deceiving

posturing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• adopting a vain conceited posture

pretending
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of giving a false appearance

bluffing
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

counterfeiting
verb, nounv, n
adjective

• not genuine; imitating something superior

noun

• a copy that is represented as the original

verb

• make a copy of with the intent to deceive

deceiving
adjectiveadj
verb

• be false to; be dishonest with

• cause someone to believe an untruth

dissimulating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• hide (feelings) from other people

fabricating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• put together out of artificial or natural components or parts

• concoct something artificial or untrue

faking
verbv
noun

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

• a person who makes deceitful pretenses

• (football) a deceptive move made by a football player

adjective satellite

• fraudulent; having a misleading appearance

• not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article

verb

• make a copy of with the intent to deceive

• tamper, with the purpose of deception

• speak insincerely or without regard for facts or truths

masquerading
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a party of guests wearing costumes and masks

• a costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party

• making a false outward show

verb

• take part in a masquerade

• pretend to be someone or something that you are not

shamming
verbv
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

simulating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• reproduce someone's behavior or looks

• create a representation or simulation of

• make a pretence of

tricking
nounn
noun

• a cunning or deceitful action or device

• a period of work or duty

• an attempt to get you to do something foolish or imprudent

• a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

• an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers

• a prostitute's customer

• (card games) in a single round, the sequence of cards played by all the players; the high card is the winner

verb

• deceive somebody

Best Hypernyms For FEINTING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for feinting, 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 ACTING

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