They may be pronounced the same way, but faint and feint have very different meanings. Perhaps the most confusing usage is that of feint as a word for lined paper – the lines may be faint but the type of paper is feint (or feint-ruled).

Faint

• barely perceptible; lacking clarity, brightness or volume
• possible but unlikely
• lacking conviction, force or enthusiasm
• feeling weak and/or dizzy
• a sudden loss of consciousness
• to lose consciousness for a short time
• to grow weak or feeble

Feint

• a deceptive or pretend movement designed to distract
• to make a deceptive or distracting movement
• paper printed with faint or pale lines across it