Synonyms for feinted

Grammar : Verb

Spell : feynt

Phonetic Transcription : feɪnt

Top 10 synonyms for feinted

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Définition of feinted

Origin : 1670s, "a false show, a pretended blow," from French feinte "a feint, sham," abstract noun from Old French feint (13c.) "false, deceitful," originally fem. past participle of feindre (see feign).
Borrowed late 13c. as adjective, but now obsolete in that sense. Also as a noun in Middle English with sense "false-heartedness" (early 14c.), also "bodily weakness" (c.1400).

As in fence : verb dodge; beat around the bush

Example sentences :

For some moments he feinted and lunged, seeking an opening, however slight.
Extract from : « The Strollers » by Frederic S. Isham

Just as before, Sutton feinted and saw his opening and swung.
Extract from : « Once to Every Man » by Larry Evans

Again Conway drove him into a corner of the ropes, feinted for the stomach.
Extract from : « Once to Every Man » by Larry Evans

The Battler feinted, swaying his body from side to side, and came at him.
Extract from : « Spring Street » by James H. Richardson

Brion feinted and the Lig-magte's arm moved clear of his body.
Extract from : « Planet of the Damned » by Harry Harrison

Rick feinted with the hurt arm, then drove a chop at the man's nose.
Extract from : « The Electronic Mind Reader » by John Blaine

Johnny feinted with his left, dodged to the right, and was free.
Extract from : « The Red Lure » by Roy J. Snell

He feinted with his left, and got back; but Patsy was not to be drawn.
Extract from : « Tales of Mean Streets » by Arthur Morrison

He feinted, dropped the bridle, and pretended to draw aside.
Extract from : « The Man from Jericho » by Edwin Carlile Litsey

He feinted suddenly inside the arm, deceiving the parade of tierce.
Extract from : « The Black Moth » by Georgette Heyer

Antonyms for feinted

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