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faints

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faints noun

  1. The act of fainting, syncope.“She suffered another faint.”
  2. The state of one who has fainted; a swoon.

Verb

faints verb

  1. 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).
  2. To sink into dejection; to lose courage or spirit; to become depressed or despondent.
  3. To decay; to disappear; to vanish.

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