cow vs faint

cow

verb
  • To intimidate; to daunt the spirits or courage of. 

noun
  • A chock: a wedge or brake used to stop a machine or car. 

  • Any bovines or bovids generally, including yaks, buffalo, etc. 

  • A woman considered unpleasant in some way, particularly one considered nasty, stupid, fat, lazy, or difficult. 

  • An adult female of the species Bos taurus, especially one that has calved. 

  • Any member of the species Bos taurus regardless of sex or age, including bulls and calves. 

  • A female member of other large species of mammal, including the bovines, moose, whales, seals, hippos, rhinos, manatees, and elephants. 

  • A chimney cowl. 

  • Beef: the meat of cattle as food. 

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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