faking out

The phrase “faking out” has 3 syllables: fak-ing out.

It's pronounced as /ˈfeɪkɪŋ aʊt/.


What is synonym and antonym for faking out?

In the thesaurus, “faking out” has 9 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for faking out along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for faking out

  • deceiving
  • evading
  • fooling
  • having on
  • kidding
  • stringing along
  • sucking in
  • taking in
  • tricking

Antonyms for faking out

  • exposing
  • revealing
  • showing up
  • uncovering

Example Sentences

  • The skilled illusionist is adept at faking out the audience with his incredible magic tricks.
  • The quarterback executed a perfect play, successfully faking out the entire defense.
  • The spy was expert at faking out surveillance cameras and slipping away unnoticed.
  • The wildlife photographer spent hours patiently faking out elusive animals to capture them on film.
  • The prankster took delight in faking out his friends with clever and unexpected practical jokes.

On this page you'll find 13 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to faking out, such as: deceiving, evading, exposing, fooling, having on, kidding, revealing.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

taking in

  • accommodating
  • carrying
  • containing
  • deceiving
  • doing a number on
  • encompassing
  • faking out
  • fooling
  • having on
  • housing
  • including
  • involving
  • kidding
  • lodging
  • stringing along
  • sucking in
  • tricking

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