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“Fainting” or “Feinting”

fainting / feinting 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.

Definitions

What each term means

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fainting f·EY·n·t·ih·ng

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

feinting

  • verbdeceive by a mock action.
Usage

Examples in context

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“fainting”

  • Fainting may result from subclavian steal
  • California High, a fainting game
  • loss, joint pain, fatigue, and fainting.

“feinting”

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