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"Faint" Definition

noun

An abrupt, usually brief loss of consciousness, generally associated with failure of normal blood circulation. See Synonyms at blackout.
The physiological action of .
The resulting condition .
A sudden loss of consciousness.

verb-intransitive

Archaic To weaken in purpose or spirit.
To fall into a usually brief state of unconsciousness.

adjective

Lacking brightness: a faint light in the gloom.
Lacking clarity or distinctness: a faint recollection.
Lacking conviction, boldness, or courage; timid.
Lacking strength or vigor; feeble.
Likely to fall into a faint; dizzy and weak: felt faint for a moment.

verb

To lose courage or spirit.
To become weak.
To lose consciousness because of a temporary decrease in the blood supply to the brain.
Lose consciousness for a short time because of a temporarily insufficient supply of oxygen to the brain.

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