Definitions

1. noun

A false or misleading movement or action, especially in a game or sport, intended to deceive or distract.

“The chess player made a feint with her knight to distract her opponent from her real attack.”

2. verb

To make a false or misleading movement or action, especially in a game or sport, intended to deceive or distract.

“The general feinted his troops to confuse the enemy about his real intentions.”

3. noun

A show of something, especially a show of force or strength, intended to intimidate or impress.

“The company’s new marketing campaign was a feint to impress investors and increase their stock value.”