Faint

Related Terms:

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Definitions:

Noun

faint swoon syncope deliquium

Definition: a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain

Definition: The act of fainting, syncope.

Verb

faint conk swoon pass out

Definition: pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

Definition: 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).

Adjective

faint weak

Definition: deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc; "a faint outline"; "the wan sun cast faint shadows"; "the faint light of a distant candle"; "weak colors"; "a faint hissing sound"; "a faint aroma"; "a weak pulse"

dim faint shadowy vague wispy

Definition: lacking clarity or distinctness; "a dim figure in the distance"; "only a faint recollection"; "shadowy figures in the gloom"; "saw a vague outline of a building through the fog"; "a few wispy memories of childhood"

faint feeble

Definition: lacking strength or vigor; "damning with faint praise"; "faint resistance"; "feeble efforts"; "a feeble voice"

faint light swooning light-headed lightheaded

Definition: weak and likely to lose consciousness; "suddenly felt faint from the pain"; "was sick and faint from hunger"; "felt light in the head"; "a swooning fit"; "light-headed with wine"; "light-headed from lack of sleep"

faint

Definition: indistinctly understood or felt or perceived; "a faint clue to the origin of the mystery"; "haven't the faintest idea"

faint fainthearted timid faint-hearted

Definition: lacking conviction or boldness or courage; "faint heart ne'er won fair lady"

Definition: Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness