feint
 feint (fānt)n.
1. A feigned attack designed to draw defensive action away from an intended target.
2. A deceptive action calculated to divert attention from one's real purpose. See Synonyms at wile.v. feint·ed, feint·ing, feintsv. intr.
To make a feint.v. tr.
1. To deceive with a feint.
2. To make a deceptive show of. [French feinte, from Old French, from past participle of feindre, to feign. See feign.]
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