Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: fake-out

Synonyms:

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Antonyms:

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Usage examples:

Isildur's fate is still uncertain, despite his fake-out death at the end of season one.

Source: https://gamerant.com/rings-of-power-season-2-need-address/

It's definitely a narrative fake-out as the woman isn't dead, but wasn't "technically" even alive.

Source: https://collider.com/jung-e-kim-hyun-joo/

Kisame's first on-screen death was a fake-out.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/naruto-all-akatsuki-members-in-order-deaths/

While it is entirely possible this is a fake-out to get fans worried, the fact that the issue itself is such a major departure from the normal writing style indicates that this may very well be real.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/batman-batgirls-stephanie-brown-death-dc/