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Meaning of faint
noun
- The act of fainting, syncope. Example: She suffered another faint.
- The state of one who has fainted; a swoon.
adjective
- (of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness Example: I felt faint after my fifth gin and tonic.
- Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected
- Barely perceptible; not bright, or loud, or sharp Example: There was a faint red light in the distance.
- Performed, done, or acted, weakly; not exhibiting vigor, strength, or energy Example: faint efforts
- Slight; minimal.
verb
- 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.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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