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   faint

   /feɪnt/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a sight, smell, or sound) barely perceptible: "the faint murmur of voices" Similar indistinctvagueunclearindefiniteill-definedobscureimperceptiblehardly noticeablehardly detectableunobtrusivepalelightfadedbleachedquietmutedmuffledstifledsubduedfeebleweakthinwhisperedmurmuredindistinctscarcely audiblescarcely perceptiblehard to hearhard to make outvaguelowsoftgentleOpposite clearloud
   • ▪ (of a hope or chance) possible but unlikely; slight: "there is a faint chance that the enemy may flee" Similar slightslenderslimsmalltinyminimalnegligibleremotedistantvagueunlikelyimprobabledoubtfuldubiousfar-fetchedpooroutsideinformal:minusculerare:exiguousOpposite great
   • ▪ lacking conviction or enthusiasm; feeble: "she sent him a faint answering smile" Similar unenthusiastichalf-heartedweakfeeblelow-keyinformal:wishy-washyOpposite strong
   • 2. feeling weak and dizzy and close to losing consciousness: "the heat made him feel faint" Similar dizzygiddylight-headedmuzzyweakweak at the kneesunsteadyshakywobblyoff-balancereelinginformal:woozywoollywoolly-headeddopeytremblyall of a quiverrare:vertiginous

   verb

   • 1. lose consciousness for a short time because of a temporarily insufficient supply of oxygen to the brain: "I fainted from loss of blood"
   • ▪ grow weak or feeble; decline: "the fires were fainting there"

   noun

   • 1. a sudden loss of consciousness: "she hit the floor in a dead faint"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘feigned’, also ‘feeble, cowardly’, surviving in faint heart): from Old French faint, past participle of faindre (see feign). Compare with feint1.

   Derivatives

   • 1. faintness noun

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2. www.carehospitals.com › blog-detail › fainting-vs-seizureFainting Vs Seizure: Understand the Difference

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   3 days ago · Fainting (Syncope) Fainting, or syncope, is defined as a sudden loss of consciousness. It is due to a temporary decrease in blood flow to the brain. This reduction in blood flow can be triggered by various factors, including: Unlike seizures, fainting is not associated with electrical activity in the brain.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › faint of heartFaint of heart Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Sep 23, 2024 · The meaning of FAINT OF HEART is lacking the courage to face something difficult or dangerous —usually used in the phrase not for the faint of heart. How to use faint of heart in a sentence.

4. www.britannica.com › science › syncopeSyncope | Fainting, Causes, Treatment | Britannica

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   Sep 7, 2024 · syncope, effect of temporary impairment of blood circulation to a part of the body. The term is most often used as a synonym for fainting, which is caused by insufficient blood flow to the brain as a result of a fall in blood pressure.

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5. www.newhealthadvisor.org › How-to-Make-Yourself-FaintHow Can You Pass Out on Purpose? | New Health Advisor

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   2 days ago · Fainting, or sudden loss of consciousness, is fairly common, and can happen either unintentionally or on purpose. Fainting usually occurs when there is reduced blood supply to the brain, or a disturbance in neuronal signaling.

6. www.newhealthadvisor.org › What-to-Do-If-Someone-FaintsWhat to Do If Someone Faints - New Health Advisor

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   5 days ago · What to Do If Someone Faints. In most situations, fainting is a minor deal. Individuals will recover within a few minutes and can take proper steps (deep breathing, moving into a cooler location, eating some food) to prevent a second episode.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › TinnitusTinnitus - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · Nearly everyone experiences faint "normal tinnitus" in a completely quiet room; but it is of concern only if it is bothersome, interferes with normal hearing, or is associated with other problems. [6] The word tinnitus comes from the Latin tinnire, "to ring". [3]

8. www.helpguide.org › mental-health › anxietyPanic Attacks and Panic Disorder - HelpGuide.org

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   3 days ago · A panic attack is an intense wave of fear characterized by its unexpectedness and debilitating, immobilizing intensity. Your heart pounds, you can’t breathe, and you may feel like you’re dying or going crazy. Panic attacks often strike out of the blue, without any warning, and sometimes with no clear trigger.