faint vs flaw

faint

noun
  • The act of fainting, syncope. 

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

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 

flaw

noun
  • A sudden burst of noise and disorder 

  • A storm of short duration. 

  • An inclusion, stain, or other defect of a diamond or other gemstone. 

  • A crack or breach, a gap or fissure; a defect of continuity or cohesion. 

  • A defect or error in a contract or other document which may make the document invalid or ineffective. 

  • A defect, fault, or imperfection, especially one that is hidden. 

  • A sudden burst or gust of wind of short duration; windflaw. 

verb
  • To add a flaw to, to make imperfect or defective. 

  • To become imperfect or defective; to crack or break. 

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