fainting
verbnounattested in dialogue
- //ˈfeɪntɪŋ//
An act of collapsing into a state of temporary unconsciousness.
verb
- 1
Also a form of faintpresent participle and gerund of faint
Etymology
From Middle English feinting, equivalent to faint + -ing.
noun
- 1
An act of collapsing into a state of temporary unconsciousness.
fainting fit
Forms
- plural
- faintings
Failing · A surname.failure · State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended…faint · Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose…
fainting · An act of collapsing into a state of temporary unconsciousness.
faintly · In a faint manner; very quietly or lightly.fair · Unblemished (figuratively or literally); clean and pure;…Fair · A surname.