What is another word for feinted?
Pronunciation: [fˈe͡ɪntɪd] (IPA) 
Feinted, meaning to deceive or distract an opponent, can be replaced by a variety of synonyms. One option is to use the word "faked", as in "He faked a left hook and then went right". Another synonym is "tricked", as in "The boxer tricked his opponent into dodging the wrong direction". A third option is "decoyed", meaning to lure or mislead, as in "The athlete decoyed his opponent with a false move". Other synonyms include "distracted", "misdirected", and "hoodwinked". Regardless of which word is used, it's clear that the act of feinting involves using cunning and strategy to gain an advantage over an opponent.
