(Army) a form of attack used to deceive the enemy as to the location or time of the actual decisive operation Forces conducting a feint seek direct fire contact with the enemy but avoid decisive engagement (FM 3-0)
(pronounced FAYNT) a deceptive action calculated to divert attention from one's real purpose; or it's a forthright imitation of a deceptive action or actions to come
In sport or military conflict, if someone feints, they make a brief movement in a different direction from the one they intend to follow, as a way of confusing or deceiving their opponent. I feinted to the left, then to the right They feinted and concentrated forces against the most fortified line of the enemy side. a movement or an attack that is intended to deceive an opponent, especially in boxing (feinte, from feindre; FEIGN). to pretend to hit someone in boxing
A threatening movement made with the intention of provoking a parry or similar response Feints may be made by the blade or body, e g a foot movement Often a feint is accompanied by an advance