What is another word for Faints?

Pronunciation: [fˈe͡ɪnts] (IPA)

Several synonyms for the word "faints" exist in the English language. These include "passes out," "collapses," "swoons," "blackouts," and "loses consciousness." Fainting is a medical condition that often results from inadequate blood supply to the brain, low blood pressure, dehydration, or intense emotional experiences. During a faint, the affected person may briefly lose consciousness and experience symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, and confusion. Prompt medical attention is necessary if a person faints and does not regain consciousness immediately. By using synonyms, writers can add variety and depth to their written work and avoid repetition.

What are the hypernyms for Faints?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Faints

Perchance there haunts us in remembrance, Our own most dear and lyric dream, Another long forgotten Springtime- And trembling neath this pang supreme, The heart Faints for a distant country And for a night beside the sea!
"Russian Lyrics"
Translated by Martha Gilbert Dickinson Bianchi
My sister Faints frequently.
"In Wild Rose Time"
Amanda M. Douglas
Lydie was not that type of woman who Faints, or screams at moments of acute mental agony.
"Petticoat Rule"
Emmuska Orczy, Baroness Orczy

Related words: fainting, faintness, syncope, cerebral hypoxia, asphyxia

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