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FAINTING

(noun, adj.sat, verb)
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There are 8 meanings of the word Fainting.

How to pronounce fainting:

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Fainting - as a noun

A spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deliquiumswoonsyncope

Fainting - as an adjective satellite

Deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

Example: "A faint outline"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
weak

Lacking clarity or distinctness

Example: "A dim figure in the distance"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dimshadowyvaguewispy

Lacking strength or vigor

Example: "Damning with faint praise"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
feeble

Weak and likely to lose consciousness

Example: "Suddenly felt faint from the pain"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lightlight-headedlightheadedswooning

Indistinctly understood or felt or perceived

Example: "A faint clue to the origin of the mystery"

Lacking conviction or boldness or courage

Example: "Faint heart ne'er won fair lady"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
faint-heartedfaintheartedtimid

Fainting - as a verb

Pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conkpass outswoon

Example Sentences

"She felt a sudden fainting sensation and collapsed."
"The doctor quickly diagnosed the cause of her fainting spells."
"Some people experience dizziness and fainting upon seeing blood."
"He was taken to the hospital after a fainting episode at work."
"We learned how to recognize the signs of fainting and provide first aid."
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Word Game Points

Is FAINTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fainting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FAINTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is FAINTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fainting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FAINTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is FAINTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fainting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FAINTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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