feint
/ˈfeɪnt/
a deceptive attack to distract from the main assault
feint in a sentence
“The feint drew defenders away from the breach.”
Origin of feint
French feinte pretense, from feindre to pretend
Related Words
enfilade
gunfire directed along the length of a target
blitzkrieg
a swift, overwhelming military attack
flank
to attack the side of an enemy position
attrition
wearing down an opponent through sustained losses
sortie
an attack by troops from a defensive position
pincer movement
a two-pronged attack converging on the enemy