faints
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Noun
faints noun
- The act of fainting, syncope.“She suffered another faint.”
- The state of one who has fainted; a swoon.
Verb
faints verb
- 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.
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