fakes out
/feɪks aʊt/
VERB
1. Deceives or tricks someone
Misleads someone by making them believe something that is not true.
1.1. Deception and trickery
Causes someone to believe something false through misleading words, actions, or behavior.
Synonyms
- deceives
- tricks
- fools
- misleads
- dupes
- hoodwinks
- bamboozles
- deludes
Antonyms
- reveals
- undeceives
- exposes
- enlightens
Examples
- The magician fakes out the audience with a clever illusion.
- He fakes out his friends by pretending to have forgotten their plans.
Related Words
- bluffs
- hoaxes
- cons
- misinforms
1.2. Outmaneuvering through feints
Misleads an opponent with a deceptive movement or feint to gain a tactical advantage, especially in sports.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- confronts
- faces
Examples
- The basketball player fakes out the defender with a quick change of direction.
- The quarterback fakes out the defense with a convincing handoff.
Related Words
- feints
- sidesteps
- dodges
- pump-fakes