collapse vs faint

collapse

verb
  • To cease to function due to a sudden breakdown; to fail suddenly and completely. 

  • To break apart and fall down suddenly; to cave in. 

  • To fold compactly. 

  • To hide additional directory (folder) levels below the selected directory (folder) levels. When a folder contains no additional folders, a minus sign (-) appears next to the folder. 

  • To pass out and fall to the floor or ground, as from exhaustion or other illness; to faint. 

  • For several batsmen to get out in quick succession 

  • To cause something to collapse. 

noun
  • Constant function, one-valued function (in automata theory) (in particular application causing a reset). 

  • The act of collapsing. 

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. 

How often have the words collapse and faint occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )