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feint Synonyms

Another word for feint

Choosing another word for feint depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A deceptive or pretended blow, thrust, or movement intended to distract an opponent in sports, fencing, or strategy.

Usage Example

"The point guard used a quick bluff to the left before driving past the defender toward the basket."

Strongest
bluff
Strong
ruse
ploy
stratagem
artifice
subterfuge
decoy
gambit

• verb (Context 2)

To make a deceptive or distracting movement, especially during a game, match, or contest.

Usage Example

"The fencer feinted toward her opponent's shoulder before scoring a touch on the torso."

Strong
bluff
feign
juke
pretend
Weak
sham

• adjective (Context 3)

Designating faint, pale lines printed on stationery or account books as a guide for handwriting.

Usage Example

"The accountant ordered several ledgers ruled with faint horizontal lines."

Strong
faint

• Nearby Words

feetfirst
feign
feijoa
feint
feistily
feistiness
feisty

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Feint. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/feint
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