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feint vs maneuver

maneuver vs feint

feint and maneuver both are nouns.

feint and maneuver both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
feint Yes No Yes No
maneuver Yes No Yes No
As nouns, maneuver is a hypernym of feint; that is, maneuver is a word with a broader meaning than feint:
  • feint: any distracting or deceptive maneuver (as a mock attack)
  • maneuver: a move made to gain a tactical end
Other hypernyms of feint include manoeuvre, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre.
feint (noun) maneuver (noun)
any distracting or deceptive maneuver (as a mock attack) a move made to gain a tactical end
an action aimed at evading an opponent
a military training exercise
a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
a plan for attaining a particular goal
feint (verb) maneuver (verb)
deceive by a mock action perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
act in order to achieve a certain goal
Difference between feint and maneuver

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