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French term in swordsmanship and fencing
Feint, a French term that entered English via the discipline of swordsmanship and fencing, is a maneuver designed to distract or mislead. A feint is achieved
Feint
Topics referred to by the same term
combat sports. Feint may also refer to: "Feint" (song), by Epica (2003) Feint-ruled paper Adrian Feint (1894-1971), Australian artist Feint (DJ), British
Feint_(disambiguation)
Feint in association football and its variants
football, rugby league, rugby union and Australian rules football, a dummy or feint is a player deceiving the opposition into believing he is going to pass
Dummy_(football)
Dribbling move or feint in football
the elástico, akka, snakebite, and la culebrita) is a dribbling move, or feint, in football used to trick a defensive player into thinking the offensive
Flip flap (association football)
Flip_flap_(association_football)
British drum and bass DJ and electronic music producer
Andrew Isaac Hu (born 6 July 1992) bka Feint is an English DJ and electronic music producer known for producing and releasing Drum and bass records. Hu
Feint_(DJ)
Social platform for mobile games
OpenFeint was a social platform for mobile games for devices running on Android or iOS. It was developed by Aurora Feint, a company named after a video
OpenFeint
2003 studio album by Epica
Reality" - 8:17 "Veniality" (Orchestral Version) - 4:37 Feint was the second single. "Feint" - 4:18 "Feint (Piano Version)" - 4:53 "Triumph of Defeat" - 3:56
The_Phantom_Agony
Australian artist (1894–1971)
George Feint (28 June 1894 – 25 April 1971) was an Australian artist. He worked in various media, and is noted for his bookplate designs. Feint was born
Adrian_Feint
Driving technique
The Scandinavian flick is a technique used predominantly in ice racing and rallying. The technique induces oversteer using weight transfer to carry a vehicle
Scandinavian_flick
American businessman and entrepreneur (born 1984)
the social communication platform Discord. He is also the founder of OpenFeint, one of the earliest major social gaming networks for mobile devices. Jason
Jason_Citron
Writing paper with lines
with fine width and in light colour and such paper is sometimes called feint-ruled paper. Additional vertical lines may provide margins, act as tab stops
Ruled_paper
Video game series
Aurora Feint was a video game series developed by Danielle Cassley and Jason Citron for iOS. Aurora Feint The Beginning was released in the first wave
Aurora_Feint
Brazilian footballer (born 1980)
renowned for his dribbling abilities, free-kick accuracy, his use of tricks, feints, no-look passes, and overhead kicks, as well as his ability to score and
Ronaldinho
American actress (born 1999)
films and two series. Her screen acting career began with the short film Feint, released in 2019, the year in which she was also featured in the fourth
Lisette_Olivera
Dribbling move in football
the feint was named after Cruyff, however, does not mean that Cruyff was the first to perform this move. Just like with most evasive dribbles, feints and
Cruyff_turn
Brazilian footballer (born 1972)
creativity, Rivaldo was renowned for his bending free kicks, bicycle kicks, feints, powerful ball striking from distance, and ability to both score and create
Rivaldo
In shogi, Feint Ranging Rook (陽動振り飛車 yōdōfuribisha) is a Ranging Rook opening in which the player first gives the impression that they are playing a Static
Feint_Ranging_Rook
1812–1815 conflict in North America
attack Baltimore in coordination with the land force. A last-ditch night feint and barge attack during a heavy rainstorm was led by Captain Charles Napier
War_of_1812
Portuguese footballer (born 1985)
noted for his dribbling and flair, often displaying an array of tricks and feints, such as the step overs and so-called 'chops' that became his trademark;
Cristiano_Ronaldo
English musician and DJ (born 1993)
(Fox Stevenson Remix), retrieved 23 May 2026 "Out My Head (Fox Stevenson & Feint Remix) – Single by Fox Stevenson on Google Play". Google Play Music. Retrieved
Fox_Stevenson
Type of feint in sports in which a change in direction is faked with a head movement
In sports, a head fake is a type of feint in which someone moves the head to fake an intended change in direction and thereby deceive opponents. The term
Head_fake
Brazilian footballer (1940–2022)
penalty area, then ran the length of the field, eluding opposing players with feints, before striking the ball beyond the goalkeeper. According to the newspaper
Pelé
Type of direct free kick in association football
may not kick the ball before the whistle is blown. The kicker may make feinting (deceptive or distracting) movements during the run-up to the ball, but
Penalty kick (association football)
Penalty_kick_(association_football)
1757 battle of the Seven Years' War
Frederick the Great 180km 112miles 20 19 18 17 16 Dresden 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 Prague 6 5 4 3 2 1 The Battle of Leuthen /ˈlɔɪtən/ was fought on
Battle_of_Leuthen
Aerial service branch of the Indian Armed Forces
air combat; deep penetration strikes; para-dropping behind enemy lines; feints to draw enemy fighters away from the actual target; bombing; and reconnaissance
Indian_Air_Force
U.S. Navy's special operations force
coalition forces entered the city. The SOF shaping included sophisticated feints to mislead the insurgents as to the direction of the final assault, close
United_States_Navy_SEALs
Argentine football player and manager (1960–2020)
Fenwick) before he left goalkeeper Peter Shilton on his backside with a feint, and slotted the ball into the net. This goal was voted "Goal of the Century"
Diego_Maradona
Italian footballer
and agile forward, known for his delicate touch on the ball and use of feints, he usually played in a central role; his nicknames were piede caldo (Hot
Nicola_Amoruso
countermove after a kick is blocked and the leg caught, or the initial kick is a feint to set up the real attack. A common variation of the enzuigeri sees the
Professional wrestling strikes
Professional_wrestling_strikes
1991 battle
reconnaissance patrol, causing at least 3 Iraqi casualties. The first phase of the feint was a night attack. Fire support from the 82nd Field Artillery Regiment
Battle_of_Wadi_al-Batin
Northern Irish footballer (1946–2005)
received plaudits for his playing style, which combined pace, skill, balance, feints, the ability to get past defenders and goalscoring. In 1999 he was on the
George_Best
Terminology in association football
denílson, or the scissors, or the roeder shuffle) is a dribbling move, or feint, in association football, used to fool a defensive player into thinking
Step_over
Spanish footballer and manager (born 1980)
signature move when in possession involved him performing a 360 degree turn, a feint known as la pelopina, that allowed him to move away from the opposing player
Xavi_(footballer,_born_1980)
German footballer (born 2003)
Musiala is known for his close-control dribbling and can beat opponents with feints and tricks. He is also known for his vision and accurate passing. Hansi
Jamal_Musiala
Military tactic
A feigned retreat is a military tactic, a type of feint, whereby a military force will pretend to withdraw or to have been routed, in order to lure an
Feigned_retreat
1990 studio album by Jane Birkin
Amours des feintes is an album by Jane Birkin. The album was released in 1990 and was the last original album of songs written by Serge Gainsbourg. This
Amours_des_feintes
Russian mixed martial artist (born 1991)
developed a measured and increasingly effective striking game, often using feints and southpaw kicks to manage distance until he finds an opening for the
Islam_Makhachev
Topics referred to by the same term
faint" "Faint" (song), by Linkin Park The Faint, a dance-punk/rock band Feint (disambiguation) All pages with titles containing Faint This disambiguation
Faint
Dutch football player and manager (born 1976)
first touch. Similar to Brazilian footballer Ronaldo, he often used several feints, namely the Cruyff turn, to great effect to go past defenders, due to his
Patrick_Kluivert
German invasion of France in 1940
forces occupied Luxembourg virtually unopposed. Army Group B launched its feint offensive during the night into the Netherlands and Belgium. On the morning
Battle_of_France
Illegal pitcher's move in baseball
direction of that base). Throws or feints a throw from the rubber to an unoccupied base, unless a play is imminent. Steps or feints from the rubber to first or
Balk
Italian football player and manager (born 1979)
dribbling ability, as well as his flair and creativity in beating players with feints during one-on-one situations, in order to retain the ball and create space
Andrea_Pirlo
Former Crown Prince of Iran (born 1960)
2025. "Prince Pahlavi entreats Trump not to fall for Tehran's diplomatic feints". 28 January 2025. Archived from the original on 10 February 2025. Retrieved
Reza_Pahlavi
attack Also composed attack. An attack or riposte incorporating one or more feints to the opposite line that the action finishes in. A compound attack does
Glossary_of_fencing
Offense technique in multiple sports
a wide variety of manipulative tricks and feints; Ronaldinho would often employ elaborate skills and feints, such as the elastico, in order to beat defenders
Dribbling
NATO standard for military map marking symbols
symbol's centre left, then angles towards the actual location (see diagram). Feint/dummy (field AB) Identifies a unit intended to draw the enemy's attention
NATO_Joint_Military_Symbology
Video game
24, 2010, DistinctDev added the social platform OpenFeint to the iOS version of the game. OpenFeint allows players to submit their fastest finish times
The_Moron_Test
American boxer (born 1994)
positioning. Gervonta uses slips and shoulder rolls to evade punches, and feints to set up counters. He uses a long guard to control distance, block his
Gervonta_Davis
Battle of the American Revolutionary War
attack was to storm the fort from three directions while a fourth force feinted; by then it had received reinforcements and was garrisoned by 3,000 men
Battle_of_Fort_Washington
American boxer and boxing promoter (born 1977)
Berto's guard and find a home for the jab early. He landed sharp counters and feint hooks while controlling range for the vast majority of the bout. Berto pushed
Floyd_Mayweather_Jr.
Japanese boxer (born 1993)
and in the second round, Inoue knocked Sano down with a left hook after feinting a left body blow. However, in the third round, Inoue injured his right
Naoya_Inoue
Football match
Terry Butcher (twice) and Terry Fenwick. Maradona finished the move with a feint that left goalkeeper Peter Shilton on his bottom, before slotting the ball
Argentina v England (1986 FIFA World Cup)
Argentina_v_England_(1986_FIFA_World_Cup)
Move in football
wide of the far post. Pelé's move is a variant of the "selling the dummy" feint – letting the ball go around a defender then also circling the opponent
Runaround_move
World Cup final, held in Switzerland
high cross into the penalty box. Rahn picked up Lantos' short clearance, feinted a pass to center forward Ottmar Walter that wrong-footed the Hungarian
1954_FIFA_World_Cup_final
Confidence game and Instrumental music by Bennie Moten
1925 novel John Macnab. "Meaning that you feint in one place, so that your opponent believes it to be a feint and pays no attention—and then you sail in
Kansas_City_Shuffle
World War II campaign between Allied and Imperial Japanese forces
believe that the Japanese invasion of the Aleutians was a diversionary or feint attack during the Battle of Midway that was meant to draw out the U.S. Pacific
Aleutian_Islands_campaign
Potential WWII German invasion of Ireland
Operation Green is thought to have been designed only as a credible threat or feint, not an actual operation. The British government, in secret liaison with
Operation_Green_(Ireland)
transplant -- Queen Perdita of Vlatava -- has died comes twice, a double feint of manipulation that wears doubly thin. J. M. DeMatteis and Michael Jelenic
List_of_DC_Universe_locations
Type of punch
called a "front punch." Jabs are usually aimed at the face or function as a feint, to lead to a second punch. Dynamic muscles involved in the jab include
Jab
English footballer (born 1997)
tempo to manipulate the field of play. She can also disguise her direction, feint passes and make complete turns to break past markers and create space for
Keira_Walsh
1799 battle of the War of the Second Coalition
direction of Höngg. Meanwhile, at 05:00 Mortier's Division had launched its feint attacks against Korsakov's main command. His left under Brunet advanced
Second_Battle_of_Zurich
Method of restarting play in association football
It is legal to feint to take a free kick to confuse opponents. (This distinguishes the free kick from the penalty kick, where feinting is illegal once
Free kick (association football)
Free_kick_(association_football)
Professional wrestling holds include a number of set moves and pins used by performers to immobilize their opponents or lead to a submission. This article
Professional_wrestling_holds
Technique in soccer
players with high confidence and skill may attempt it from time to time as a feint, to beat opposing players when dribbling. It has been used by players such
Rainbow_kick
Japanese racing driver (born 1956)
the six core drifting methods (E-brake, shift lock, power over, braking, feint, and lift-off—explaining) effectively, and how to set up and tune a car
Keiichi_Tsuchiya
Attempts to mislead enemy forces during warfare
side's main effort. A feint will cause the enemy to concentrate resources at an incorrect time and location. A series of feints will condition the enemy
Military_deception
1918 battle of World War I
Harold Elliott, to undertake a "feint" north of the River Somme, to capture the high ground north-east of Hamel. The feint was a key part of the Allied deception
Battle_of_Hamel
Campaign of the War of the First Coalition
through the enemy lines at Borghetto sul Mincio, covering the attack with a feint on Peschiera del Garda. The movements were hampered by insurrections that
Italian_campaign_of_1796–1797
American boxer (born 1997)
signature trait is his willingness to stand in front of opponents using feints to bait them into attacking before launching counterpunches. He uses his
Jaron_Ennis
1991 ground offensive into Iraqi-occupied Kuwait
Battle of Inchon. Days before the attack, an amphibious force made repeated feint attacks and landings at Kuwait City, attempting to fool the Iraqis into
Liberation_of_Kuwait_campaign
1984 romantic drama war film by Jonathan Demme
Retrieved September 10, 2022. Benson, Sheila (July 3, 1985). "'Swing Shift' Feints on its Punches". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on September
Swing_Shift_(film)
International football competition
the ball is Nike Cachaña, which is a Chilean slang term for a successful feint or dribble. During its launch, the Chilean international Arturo Vidal was
2015_Copa_América
Italian former footballer (born 1967)
which Baggio beat several players, wrong-footing the last defender with a feint, before putting the ball past the goalkeeper. This goal was later recognised
Roberto_Baggio
"Russia's Victory Day Offensive In Northern Ukraine Might Be An Elaborate Feint. Will Ukraine Fall For It?". "Ukraine's 42nd Brigade Has The Best Stryker
Russo-Ukrainian war (2022–present) order of battle
Russo-Ukrainian_war_(2022–present)_order_of_battle
1986 conflict between China and Vietnam
of the artillery, electronic countermeasures section (detachment), and feint detachment, relying on forward positions, choose a favorable time to take
Project_Blue_Sword-B
Where both sides commit to fight at a location
strengths against an opponent's weaknesses and use a full range of deceptions, feints, and other manoeuvres. They are also planned to take advantage of terrain
Pitched_battle
2012 video game
clinch range. A fighter's reach is now a big part in striking, and new feint system and takedown-intercepting knees have been added. New clinch controls
UFC_Undisputed_3
Essex-class aircraft carrier of the US Navy
the heavy strikes against the Sui-ho Dam on 24–25 June and the amphibious feint at Kojo from 12 to 16 October. She continued operations against North Korean
USS_Bon_Homme_Richard_(CV-31)
Campaign of the American Revolutionary War
House, south of New Brunswick, New Jersey. He performed this move as a feint to draw Washington out from his strong position, but it failed since Washington
Philadelphia_campaign
Ongoing military offensive in Ukraine
operation ranged from it being an intent to capture Kharkiv to it serving as a feint to stretch Ukrainian defense lines, forcing them to shift reserves away
Eastern front of the Russo-Ukrainian war (2022–present)
Eastern_front_of_the_Russo-Ukrainian_war_(2022–present)
Japanese manga series by Kenta Shinohara
Shiraishi (Japanese); Casey Mongillo (English) Utsuro is the rookie of Feint, a swordsmen group, whose catchphrase is "go in one go". Oboro Namisaki
Witch_Watch
Beat Saber's song list
Time Kayzo Till It's Over Tristam We Won't Be Alone (feat. Laura Brehm) Feint, Laura Brehm Imagine Dragons Bad Liar Imagine Dragons June 10, 2019 (updated
List_of_songs_in_Beat_Saber
Diversionary military manoeuvre
attack against the Union left flank. A related diversionary maneuver, the feint, involves actual contact with the enemy, unlike a demonstration. Joint Chiefs
Demonstration_(military)
Online communication software
and Stanislav Vishnevskiy. Citron founded the social gaming network OpenFeint, and later sold it to GREE in 2011 for $104 million, which he used to found
Discord
Character in A Song of Ice and Fire
for it. Robb, seeing the Lannisters' numbers, shows himself capable of feints and deceptions—albeit at the cost of 2,000 men and the guilt of having sent
Robb_Stark
Type of punch
their guard. Boxers who fight against counter punchers must constantly feint and conceal their offensive punches to prevent anticipation for the counterpunch
Counterpunch_(boxing)
Brazilian footballer (born 1980)
time with AS Roma, Mancini was famed for his dribbling skills and use of feints, especially his step-overs, playing mainly as a winger on either flank,
Mancini (Brazilian footballer)
Mancini_(Brazilian_footballer)
1813 battle of the Peninsular War
France. Wellington himself commanded the small central force in a strategic feint, while Sir Thomas Graham conducted the bulk of the army around the French
Battle_of_Vitoria
Hobbit character in The Lord of the Rings
the West, led by Aragorn, as it assaults the Black Gate of Mordor, in a feint to distract Sauron from the One Ring's journey towards Mount Doom. During
Pippin_Took
2018 American horror thriller film
The website's critical consensus reads: "The Possession of Hannah Grace feints at real horror just often enough to offer hints of the movie it should have
The Possession of Hannah Grace
The_Possession_of_Hannah_Grace
Island chain in Northeast Asia
to American air-strikes between 1943 and 1944. The Americans' strategic feint called "Operation Wedlock" diverted Japanese attention north and misled
Kuril_Islands
Battle in the war of the first coalition
Huningen and Kehl. If all went according to plan, Jourdan’s army could feint toward Mannheim, which would force Charles to reapportion his troops. Once
Battle_of_Kehl_(1796)
Punch in boxing
to preoccupy the opponent before looping the overhand over their guard. Feinting the overhand to gauge reactions before throwing it for real. Rolling under
Overhand_punch
6th-century Chinese essay on military strategy
expect it. Create an expectation in the enemy's mind through the use of a feint. Manipulate the enemy to focus their resources somewhere before attacking
Thirty-Six_Stratagems
Topics referred to by the same term
619 (number) Area code 619 in San Diego, California, United States Tiger feint kick or 619, a wrestling move used by Rey Mysterio USCGC Confidence (WMEC-619)
619_(disambiguation)
North American theater of the Seven Years' War
Vaudreuil's work harassing the Oswego garrison and executed a strategic feint by moving his headquarters to Ticonderoga, as if to presage another attack
French_and_Indian_War
1940 plan for German invasion of Britain
idea was first mooted by Generaladmiral Rolf Carls on 1 August proposing a feint expedition into the North Sea resembling a troop convoy heading for Scotland
Operation_Sea_Lion
Brazilian footballer (born 1988)
skills frequently see him beat opponents in one-on-one situations with feints. He is a threat on counter-attacks, as he can penetrate the opponent’s defense
Marcelo (footballer, born 1988)
Marcelo_(footballer,_born_1988)
Allied plan to invade mainland Japan, WWII
in a manner similar to present-day AWACS. Nimitz planned a pre-invasion feint, sending a fleet to the invasion beaches a couple of weeks before the real
Operation_Downfall
6th-century Byzantine general
before. Belisarius was taken by surprise and was unsure whether this was a feint or a real attack, so at first, he did not move. He called upon Roman-allied
Belisarius
FEINT
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FEINT
FEINT
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from Hessay in York, named from Old English hæsel ‘hazel(tree)’ + sǣ ‘marshland’ or ēg ‘island’.
Boy/Male
Indian
Servant of the expander, Extender
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English
The Priest's Village; Priest's Town; Priest's Settlement
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Hambly.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Satisfying
Male
English
Pet form of English Ferdinand, FERDIE means "ardent for peace."
Female
Egyptian
, a priestess of the goddess Nut.
Male
English
Variant spelling of English Clancy, CLANCEY means "red warrior."
Boy/Male
German
Brave.
Girl/Female
Japanese
Child of the tortoise.
FEINT
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FEINT
a.
A mock blow or attack on one part when another part is intended to be struck; -- said of certain movements in fencing, boxing, war, etc.
a.
Feigned; counterfeit.
a.
That which is feigned; an assumed or false appearance; a pretense; a stratagem; a fetch.
n.
The act of drawing the attention and force of an enemy from the point where the principal attack is to be made; the attack, alarm, or feint which diverts.
n.
That which is pretended; false, deceptive, or hypocritical show, argument, or reason; pretext; feint.
v. i.
To make a feint, or mock attack.