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schijnbeweging — meaning in English

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English meaning

feint noun A deceptive move meant to distract an opponent from a real attack.
ruse noun A clever trick or scheme meant to deceive someone.

Senses

schijnbeweging is used for these senses in English:

feint (often, military) A movement made to confuse an opponent; a dummy.
ruse (uncountable) Cunning, guile, trickery.

feint — full definition

noun A deceptive move meant to distract an opponent from a real attack.
verb To make a deceptive move to distract an opponent.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Dutch words

truc truuk afleidingsmanoeuvre