feint

Day 28Level 3

feynt

pretend

pretended attack; to make a false show

Part of Speech: verb

Synonyms:

simulate, deceive, bluff

Example Sentence:

A feint was staged to distract the Germans from the true landing.

Related Words

lessen in intensity

uh-BAYT

to lessen in intensity, degree or amount

sour or bitter

uh-SUHR-bik

sour or bitter

inform

uh-PRAHYZ

to inform or notify

lessen

uh-SWAYZH

to ease or lessen the intensity of something (pain or distress)

harmonize

uh-TOON

to bring into harmony

utter meaningless

bab-ble

to utter words or sound imperfectly or without meaning