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      faint
      noun
      The act of fainting, syncope.
      (rare) The state of one who has fainted; a swoon.
      verb
      (intransitive) 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).
      (intransitive) To lose courage or spirit; to become depressed or despondent.
      (intransitive) To decay; to disappear; to vanish.
      adjective
      (of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness
      Barely perceptible; not bright, or loud, or sharp.
      Performed, done, or acted, weakly; not exhibiting vigor, strength, or energy.
      Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected.
      Slight; minimal.
      (archaic) Sickly, so as to make a person feel faint.
      Roots
      fingerefaint- · Latin · shape, feign
      Synonyms for faint
      swoonnfeebleadjsyncopenweakadjdimadjfaintheartedadjvagueadjshadowyadjindistinctadjfadedadjslightadjweaklyadv
      Words related to faint
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