NYT Dictionary

FAINTING

/ˈfeɪntɪŋ/
VerbNounFAINT-ingfaint-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024, 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of faint

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English feinting, equivalent to faint + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

faintconkswoonabscessagueanemiaanoxiaasphyxiationasthmaatrophy

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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