Feinting

/ˈfeɪntɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of feint; the act of making a deceptive movement or pretend attack.

Etymology

From feint as a gerund/present participle form. The -ing suffix turns the noun/verb into a continuous action.

Kelly Says

Feinting is the art of the fake-out—in boxing, fencing, and basketball, the best players are masters of feinting because misdirection is as powerful as actual strength!

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