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   faint

   /feɪnt/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a sight, smell, or sound) barely perceptible: "the faint murmur of voices" Similar indistinctvagueunclearindefiniteill-definedobscureimperceptiblehardly noticeablehardly detectableunobtrusivepalelightfadedbleachedquietmutedmuffledstifledsubduedfeebleweakthinwhisperedmurmuredindistinctscarcely audiblescarcely perceptiblehard to hearhard to make outvaguelowsoftgentleOpposite clearloud
   • ▪ (of a hope or chance) possible but unlikely; slight: "there is a faint chance that the enemy may flee" Similar slightslenderslimsmalltinyminimalnegligibleremotedistantvagueunlikelyimprobabledoubtfuldubiousfar-fetchedpooroutsideinformal:minusculerare:exiguousOpposite great
   • ▪ lacking conviction or enthusiasm; feeble: "she sent him a faint answering smile" Similar unenthusiastichalf-heartedweakfeeblelow-keyinformal:wishy-washyOpposite strong
   • 2. feeling weak and dizzy and close to losing consciousness: "the heat made him feel faint" Similar dizzygiddylight-headedmuzzyweakweak at the kneesunsteadyshakywobblyoff-balancereelinginformal:woozywoollywoolly-headeddopeytremblyall of a quiverrare:vertiginous

   verb

   • 1. lose consciousness for a short time because of a temporarily insufficient supply of oxygen to the brain: "I fainted from loss of blood"
   • ▪ grow weak or feeble; decline: "the fires were fainting there"

   noun

   • 1. a sudden loss of consciousness: "she hit the floor in a dead faint"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘feigned’, also ‘feeble, cowardly’, surviving in faint heart): from Old French faint, past participle of faindre (see feign). Compare with feint1.

   Derivatives

   • 1. faintness noun

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › low-bloodLow blood pressure (hypotension) - Symptoms and causes

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   Jun 13, 2024 · A sudden fall in blood pressure can be dangerous. A change of just 20 mm Hg can make you feel dizzy or faint. For example, those symptoms could happen after a drop in systolic pressure from 110 mm Hg to 90 mm Hg. And big drops can be life-threatening. These can happen for reasons such as serious bleeding, serious infections or allergic reactions.

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   • Some medications can cause low blood pressure, including: 1. Water pills (diuretics), such as furosemide (Lasix) and hydrochlorothiazide (Maxzide,...
   • Doctors often break down low blood pressure (hypotension) into categories, depending on the causes and other factors. Some types of low blood press...

3. www.geeksforgeeks.org › difference-betweenDifference between Confusion and Diffusion - GeeksforGeeks

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   Jun 14, 2024 · Confusion is a cryptographic technique that is used to create faint cipher texts. Diffusion is used to create cryptic plain texts. 2. Confusion is possible through substitution algorithms. Diffusion is possible through transposition algorithms. 3.

4. www.geeksforgeeks.org › difference-between-strongDifference between Strong and Weak Entity - GeeksforGeeks

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   Jun 13, 2024 · Unlike a strong entity, a weak entity does not have any primary key. It instead has a partial discriminator key. A weak entity is represented by a double rectangle. The relation between one strong and one weak entity is represented by a double diamond.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › faint of heartFaint of heart Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jun 22, 2024 · The meaning of FAINT OF HEART is lacking the courage to face something difficult or dangerous —usually used in the phrase not for the faint of heart. How to use faint of heart in a sentence.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AnxietyAnxiety - Wikipedia

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   4 days ago · Some symptoms include: difficulty breathing, chest pain, dizziness, trembling or shaking, feeling faint, nausea, fear that you are losing control or are about to die. Even though they have these symptoms during an attack, the main symptom is the persistent fear of having future panic attacks.

7. www.verywellhealth.com › pale-skin-5187220Skin Paleness (Pallor): Causes and When to Seek Help

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   Jun 21, 2024 · Vasovagal syncope can occur when your body reacts strongly to a trigger—such as fear, heat exposure, or emotional distress— that your heart rate and blood pressure plummet, causing you to faint. Sudden pale skin is a common symptom of vasovagal syncope.

8. www.nytimes.com › 2024/06/27 › wellMost Men Will Experience Erectile Dysfunction. Here’s What to ...

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   Jun 27, 2024 · Low testosterone levels can decrease sex drive and lead to weak erections, though this is rarely the sole cause of erectile dysfunction. Over time, the hormone deficiency can cause penile tissues ...