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The act of fainting, syncope.

Example: She suffered another faint.

The state of one who has fainted; a swoon.

(of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness

Example: I felt faint after my fifth gin and tonic.

Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected

Barely perceptible; not bright, or loud, or sharp

Example: There was a faint red light in the distance.

Performed, done, or acted, weakly; not exhibiting vigor, strength, or energy

Example: faint efforts

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).

To sink into dejection; to lose courage or spirit; to become depressed or despondent.

To decay; to disappear; to vanish.