Gratis ordbok - engelska svenska tyska lexikon

Definitioner

Adjektiv

1. Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to swoon; as, faint with fatigue, hunger, or thirst.
2. Wanting in courage, spirit, or energy; timorous; cowardly; dejected; depressed.
3. Lacking distinctness; hardly perceptible; striking the senses feebly; not bright, or loud, or sharp, or forcible; weak; as, a faint color, or sound.
4. Performed, done, or acted, in a weak or feeble manner; not exhibiting vigor, strength, or energy; slight; as, faint efforts; faint resistance.

Substantiv

1. The act of fainting.
2. (rare) The state of one who has fainted; a swoon.

Verb

1. (intransitive) To lose consciousness. Caused by a lack of oxygen or nutrients to the brain, usually as a result of a 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.