faint vs stun

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 

stun

noun
  • The condition of being stunned. 

  • The effect on the cue ball where the ball is hit without topspin, backspin or sidespin. 

  • A person who lacks intelligence. 

  • That which stuns; a shock; a stupefying blow. 

verb
  • To shock or surprise. 

  • To hit the cue ball so that it slides without topspin or backspin (and with or without sidespin) and continues at a natural angle after contact with the object ball 

  • To incapacitate; especially by inducing disorientation or unconsciousness. 

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