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Synonyms for feinted


Grammar : Verb
Spell : feynt
Phonetic Transcription : feɪnt

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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

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