Feint

A feint is a strategic move used to deceive an opponent by pretending to attack from one direction or with a certain intention, only to redirect the attack elsewhere. Common in sports like boxing and martial arts, as well as in military tactics and fencing, a feint aims to provoke a reaction, creating an opening for a real attack. It relies on misdirection to manipulate the opponent's expectations and responses, allowing the attacker to gain an advantage by catching the opponent off-guard.