Definitions

1. verb

to make something seem less impressive or less intense, often by exaggerating its flaws or weaknesses.

“The critics attempted to faintise the artist’s new sculpture by pointing out its minor flaws.”

2. verb

to make someone feel faint or weak, often due to a lack of oxygen or a sudden shock.

“The sudden loud noise faintised the children in the audience.”

3. verb

to make something seem less significant or less important, often by comparing it to something else.

“The politician tried to faintise the issue by comparing it to a minor traffic accident.”