Faint

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Translations 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 1.4 Verb 1.4.1 Synonyms

English

Pronunciation

• IPA: /fɛɪnt/

Adjective

faint

1. Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to swoon; as, faint with fatigue, hunger, or thirst.
2. Wanting in courage, spirit, or energy; timorous; cowardly; dejected; depressed.

   "Faint heart ne'er won fair lady." Robert Burns - To Dr. Blackjack.

3. Lacking distinctness; hardly perceptible; striking the senses feebly; not bright, or loud, or sharp, or forcible; weak; as, a faint color, or sound.
4. Performed, done, or acted, in a weak or feeble manner; not exhibiting vigor, strength, or energy; slight; as, faint efforts; faint resistance.

Translations

• Finnish: heikko (1), heiveröinen (1), hämärä (3)

Noun

Faint (plural Faints)

1. The act of fainting.
2. ((rare{{#if:|, {{{2}}}{{#if:|, {{{3}}}{{#if:|, {{{4}}}{{#if:|, {{{5}}}{{#if:|, {{{6}}}{{#if:|, {{{7}}}{{#if:|, {{{8}}}{{#if:|, {{{9}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}})) The state of one who has fainted; a swoon.

Translations

• Lithuanian: nualpimas m. (1); alpulys m. (2)

Verb

Infinitive to faint

Third person singular faints

Simple past fainted

Past participle fainted

Present participle fainting

1. To lose consciousness. Caused by a lack of oxygen or nutrients to the brain, usually as a result of a suddenly reduced blood flow (may be caused by emotional trauma, loss of blood or various medical conditions).

Synonyms

• pass out
• swoon

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