フェイント
Meanings
1
A deceptive movement in sports, martial arts, or games, used to mislead an opponent. Also used figuratively for a bluff or diversion.
He used a feint to get past his opponent.
That question was just a feint.
Usage patterns
- 〈相手〉にフェイントをかけるto feint against an opponent
He faked out the defender and broke through.
- フェイントに引っかかるto be fooled by a feint
The goalkeeper was faked out and went the wrong way.
- フェイントを見破るto see through a feint
Experienced players are good at seeing through feints.