faint vs quiet

faint

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

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

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

  • Slight; minimal. 

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

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. 

noun
  • The act of fainting, syncope. 

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

quiet

adj
  • Not showy; undemonstrative. 

  • Not busy, of low quantity. 

  • Not talking much or not talking loudly; reserved. 

  • With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise. 

  • Requiring little or no interaction. 

  • Having little motion or activity; calm. 

noun
  • The absence of sound; quietness. 

  • The absence of movement; stillness, tranquility. 

  • The absence of disturbance or trouble; peace, security. 

verb
  • To become quiet or calm. 

  • To cause (someone or something) to become quiet. 

intj
  • Be quiet. 

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