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Faints

The act of fainting, syncope.

📖 Definitions of "Faints"

noun
  1. 1

    The act of fainting, syncope.

    "She suffered another faint."

  2. 2

    The state of one who has fainted; a swoon.

verb
  1. 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. 2

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

  3. 3

    To decay; to disappear; to vanish.

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