Antonyms for feinted
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : feynt |
| Phonetic Transcription : feɪnt |
Definition 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
- 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
Synonyms for feinted
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