faint

/feɪnt/ · noun

Meaning

The act of fainting, syncope.
The state of one who has fainted; a swoon.
(of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness
Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected
Barely perceptible; not bright, or loud, or sharp
Performed, done, or acted, weakly; not exhibiting vigor, strength, or energy
Slight; minimal.
To lose consciousness through a lack of oxygen or nutrients to the brain, usually as a result of suddenly reduced blood flow (may be caused by emotional trauma, loss of blood or various medical conditions).
To sink into dejection; to lose courage or spirit; to become depressed or despondent.
To decay; to disappear; to vanish.

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