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faint


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verb

Definition of FAINT

intransitive verb
1
archaic : to lose courage or spirit
2
archaic : to become weak
3
: to lose consciousness because of a temporary decrease in the blood supply to the brain
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Examples of FAINT

  1. He always faints at the sight of blood.
  2. She almost fainted from the pain.
  3. She suffers from fainting spells.

First Known Use of FAINT

14th century

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