fainter
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A person who briefly becomes unconscious
- noun
- /ˈfeɪntər/
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desmayado
- They're not fainters and swooners at Obama rallies.
Examples
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(Fainter)
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The fainters!
Blog text (23) -
Where are the crowd fainters?
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Calling all fainters during campaign rallies.
Blog text (13) -
The fainter of the two may conceal a supermassive black hole at the center of the galaxy.
Academic text (1994) -
During the hot summer day, she suddenly felt dizzy and became a fainter at the outdoor concert.
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After standing for hours in the heat, a few audience members turned out to be fainters at the parade.
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The doctor warned that some children might become fainters if they don't stay hydrated during the long event.
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Etymology
The noun fainter comes from the verb faint, which means 'to lose consciousness' or 'to feel very weak', so a 'fainter' is someone who suddenly becomes too weak and briefly passes out.