fainted
verb (past tense)UK /ˈfeɪntɪd/
US /ˈfeɪntɪd/
Became unconscious for a short time, like when you fall down and wake up a moment later.
She fainted in the hot sun and had to sit down with some water.
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2. Grew weak or faded away, like a sound or light becoming very faint.
The music fainted away as the car drove off.
3. Became less bright or less clear.
The colors fainted in the old photograph.
4. Showed fear or weakness in a timid way.
He fainted at the sight of the needle.