fainting

faint[ 'feintiŋ ]

• n.a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain

  同义词：swoonsyncopedeliquium

• v.pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

  同义词：conkswoonpass out

• adj.
  • deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

    "a faint outline"; "the wan sun cast faint shadows"; "the faint light of a distant candle"; "a faint hissing sound"; "a faint aroma"

    同义词：weak

  • lacking clarity or distinctness

    "only a faint recollection"

    同义词：dimshadowyvaguewispy

  • lacking strength or vigor

    "damning with faint praise"; "faint resistance"

    同义词：feeble

  • weak and likely to lose consciousness

    "suddenly felt faint from the pain"; "was sick and faint from hunger"

    同义词：lightswooninglight-headedlightheaded

  • indistinctly understood or felt or perceived

    "a faint clue to the origin of the mystery"; "haven't the faintest idea"

  • lacking conviction or boldness or courage

    "faint heart ne'er won fair lady"

    同义词：faintheartedtimidfaint-hearted