faint vs wince

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 

wince

noun
  • A sudden movement or gesture of shrinking away. 

  • A reel used in dyeing, steeping, or washing cloth; a winch. It is placed over the division wall between two wince pits so as to allow the cloth to descend into either compartment at will. 

verb
  • To wash (cloth), dip it in dye, etc., with the use of a wince. 

  • To flinch as if in pain or distress. 

  • To kick or flounce when unsteady or impatient. 

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