Feint (verb)

1. To make a deceptive or distracting movement or sound in order to mislead or trick.
2. To deceive or trick (someone) by making a false or misleading movement or sound.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from french feindre "to feign", from latin fingere "to shape, form, devise".

Examples:

1. He feinted to the left before making a sudden move to the right.
2. The boxer feinted a punch to the face before hitting his opponent with a body shot.
3. The runner feinted a sprint to the left before cutting to the right.
4. The footballer feinted a pass to his left before kicking the ball to the right.
5. The thief feinted a distraction and then snatched the purse.