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“Fainted” or “Feinted”

fainted / feinted are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

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fainted f·EY·n·t·ih·d

  • verbpass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain.

feinted

  • verbdeceive by a mock action.
Usage

Examples in context

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“fainted”

  • Celtics' star Reggie Lewis fainted on the court during Game…
  • …more olive oil, the imam fainted.
  • The perplexed king fainted.
  • Imam bayildi(, literally: "the imam fainted"; is a dish in Ottoman…
  • After these long bullying Daniil fainted.
  • The woman she was mistreating fainted immediately."
  • …(in earlier drafts she merely fainted).
  • …to a nearby home and fainted just like that.
  • …on the beached steamer had fainted from all the excitement and
  • …behind their backs until they fainted; they were kicked, thrased with…

“feinted”

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