FEINTING Synonyms
8 hypernyms for feinting. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for FEINTING
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| acting | verb, adverb, noun, adjective v, adv, n, adj | |||||
noun • the performance of a part or role in a drama adjective satellite • serving temporarily especially as a substitute | ||||||
| bluff | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion) • pretense that your position is stronger than it really is • the act of bluffing in poker; deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards adjective satellite • very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front • bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured verb • deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand • frighten someone by pretending to be stronger than one really is | ||||||
| dissembling | verb v | |||||
noun • pretending with intention to deceive • the act of deceiving | ||||||
| posturing | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • adopting a vain conceited posture | ||||||
| pretending | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • the act of giving a false appearance | ||||||
| bluffing | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion) • pretense that your position is stronger than it really is • the act of bluffing in poker; deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards adjective satellite • very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front • bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured verb • deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand • frighten someone by pretending to be stronger than one really is | ||||||
| counterfeiting | verb, noun v, n | |||||
adjective • not genuine; imitating something superior noun • a copy that is represented as the original verb • make a copy of with the intent to deceive | ||||||
| deceiving | adjective adj | |||||
verb • be false to; be dishonest with • cause someone to believe an untruth | ||||||
| dissimulating | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
verb • hide (feelings) from other people | ||||||
| fabricating | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
verb • put together out of artificial or natural components or parts • concoct something artificial or untrue | ||||||
| faking | verb v | |||||
noun • something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be • a person who makes deceitful pretenses • (football) a deceptive move made by a football player adjective satellite • fraudulent; having a misleading appearance • not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article verb • make a copy of with the intent to deceive • tamper, with the purpose of deception • speak insincerely or without regard for facts or truths | ||||||
| masquerading | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
noun • a party of guests wearing costumes and masks • a costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party • making a false outward show verb • take part in a masquerade • pretend to be someone or something that you are not | ||||||
| shamming | verb v | |||||
noun • something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be • a person who makes deceitful pretenses adjective satellite • adopted in order to deceive verb • make a pretence of • make believe with the intent to deceive | ||||||
| simulating | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
verb • reproduce someone's behavior or looks • create a representation or simulation of • make a pretence of | ||||||
| tricking | noun n | |||||
noun • a cunning or deceitful action or device • a period of work or duty • an attempt to get you to do something foolish or imprudent • a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement • an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers • a prostitute's customer • (card games) in a single round, the sequence of cards played by all the players; the high card is the winner verb • deceive somebody | ||||||