faint vs squeak

faint

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

  • The act of fainting, syncope. 

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 

squeak

noun
  • A narrow squeak. 

  • A short, high-pitched sound, as of two objects rubbing together, or the sounds made by mice and other small animals. 

  • A card game similar to group solitaire. 

verb
  • To emit a short, high-pitched sound. 

  • To inform, to squeal. 

  • To empty the pile of 13 cards a player deals to oneself in the card game of the same name. 

  • To speak or sound in a high-pitched manner. 

  • To win or progress by a narrow margin. 

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