bury vs faint

bury

verb
  • To put an end to; to abandon. 

  • To render imperceptible by other, more prominent stimuli; drown out. 

  • To outlive. 

  • To score a goal. 

  • To place in the ground. 

  • To suppress and hide away in one's mind. 

  • To hide or conceal as if by covering with earth or another substance. 

  • To ritualistically inter in a grave or tomb. 

  • To kill or murder. 

noun
  • A borough; a manor 

faint

verb
  • 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). 

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

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 

noun
  • The act of fainting, syncope. 

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

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