The term 'with faint praise' can be summarized as giving a compliment that is not very enthusiastic or sincere. It is often used to describe someone who is being polite but not necessarily genuine in their compliments. The two crossword solutions for this term are 'damns' (5 letters) and 'DAMN' (4 letters). Both words are used as an expression of disapproval or disappointment, which is the opposite of praise. Therefore, these two words can be seen as a way of expressing faint praise, as they are not overly enthusiastic or sincere.