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FAINTER

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There are 13 meanings of the word Fainter.

Fainter - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deliquium21swoon8syncope14

Fainter - as an adjective satellite

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

Example: "A faint outline"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
weak11

Lacking clarity or distinctness

Example: "A dim figure in the distance"

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dim6shadowy17vague9wispy13

Lacking strength or vigor

Example: "Damning with faint praise"

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feeble11

Weak and likely to lose consciousness

Example: "Suddenly felt faint from the pain"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
light9light-headedlightheadedswooning12

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-heartedfainthearted19timid8

Fainter - as a verb

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conk10pass outswoon8

Fainter - as an adjective

(of a being) lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness

Example: "I felt faint after my fifth gin and tonic."

Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected

Barely perceptible; not bright, or loud, or sharp

Example: "There was a faint red light in the distance."

Performed, done, or acted, weakly; not exhibiting vigor, strength, or energy

Example: "Faint efforts"

Slight; minimal.

Example Sentences

"The fainter slowly regained consciousness after collapsing at the gym."
"The doctor attended to the fainter and made sure they were stable."
"The lifeguard rescued the fainter from drowning in the deep end of the pool."
"The teacher called for assistance when a fainter fell unconscious in the classroom."
"The hiker helped the fainter by offering water and snacks to regain strength."
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Word Game Points

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

FAINTER has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is FAINTER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fainter is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FAINTER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is FAINTER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fainter is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FAINTER has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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