beat down vs faint

beat down

verb
  • To wear (someone) out by repeated actions that overwhelm one's patience or strength. 

  • (of rain) To strike with great force. 

  • (of the sun) To shine brightly and radiate with intense heat. 

  • Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see beat, down. 

  • To forcefully diminish the power or influence of; to quell; to squash. 

  • To haggle with (someone) to sell at a lower price. 

  • To severely beat someone up. 

faint

verb
  • To lose courage or spirit; to become depressed or despondent. 

  • To decay; to disappear; to vanish. 

  • To lose consciousness through a lack of oxygen or nutrients to the brain, usually as a result of suddenly reduced blood flow (may be caused by emotional trauma, loss of blood or various medical conditions). 

noun
  • The act of fainting, syncope. 

  • The state of one who has fainted; a swoon. 

adj
  • Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness 

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

  • Slight; minimal. 

  • Barely perceptible; not bright, or loud, or sharp 

  • Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected 

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