Fainting
/ˈfeɪntɪŋ/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:15 pts8 letters
Definition of Fainting
verb
- 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 sink into dejection; to lose courage or spirit; to become depressed or despondent.
- To decay; to disappear; to vanish.
noun
- An act of collapsing into a state of temporary unconsciousness.
Anagrams of Fainting
No exact anagrams found for "fainting". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
f4
a1
i1
n1
t1
i1
n1
g2
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Fainting
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Fainting"
Fainting is a 8-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Fainting" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "fainting" is a medium-scoring word.