faking out
/ˈfeɪkɪŋ aʊt/
NOUN
1. Deceiving or misleading someone
The act of deliberately causing someone to believe something false or to misunderstand a situation.
1.1. Tricking and fooling someone
Using deceptive words or actions to make someone believe something that is not true.
Synonyms
- deceiving
- tricking
- fooling
- misleading
- duping
- hoodwinking
- bamboozling
- deluding
Antonyms
- revealing
- exposing
- unmasking
- undeceiving
- disclosing
Examples
- The magician's faking-out of the audience made the illusion convincing.
- His faking-out of the opposing team gave his teammates an unexpected advantage.
Related Words
- bluffing
- hoaxing
- conning
- deception
1.2. Outmaneuvering an opponent
Using a deceptive movement, feint, or change of direction to make an opponent react incorrectly, especially in sports.
Synonyms
Examples
- The basketball player's faking-out of the defender created an open path to the basket.
- The quarterback's faking-out of the defense helped the running back gain valuable yards.
Related Words
- sidestepping
- dodging
- outmaneuvering
- stutter-stepping