faints

The word “faints” has 1 syllable: faints.

It's pronounced as /feɪnts/.


What is synonym and antonym for faints?

In the thesaurus, “faints” has 30 synonyms and 25 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for faints along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for faints

  • black out
  • blackouts
  • collapses
  • dazes
  • delicate
  • dim
  • distant
  • dull
  • far-off
  • gentle
  • hazy
  • inaudible
  • keel over
  • mild
  • muffled
  • muted
  • pass out
  • remote
  • slight
  • soft
  • soothing
  • stifled
  • succumb
  • swims
  • swoon
  • swoons
  • syncopes
  • trances
  • vague
  • weak

Antonyms for faints

  • bright
  • certain
  • clear
  • close
  • comes around
  • comes to
  • definite
  • distinct
  • firm
  • friendly
  • harsh
  • healthy
  • intelligent
  • loud
  • near
  • nearby
  • revives
  • rough
  • sharp
  • smart
  • strong
  • sure
  • thick
  • violent
  • warm

Meanings of faints

  • noun
    1. The act of fainting, syncope.
    2. The state of one who has fainted; a swoon.
  • verb
    1. To lose consciousness through a lack of oxygen or nutrients to the brain, usually as a result of suddenly reduced blood flow (may be caused by emotional trauma, loss of blood or various medical conditions).
    2. To sink into dejection; to lose courage or spirit; to become depressed or despondent.
    3. To decay; to disappear; to vanish.

Example Sentences

  • Faints are not uncommon during heatwaves, especially among the elderly.
  • As the tension escalated, one of the audience members faints in the crowded theater.
  • The patient's blood pressure drops drastically, and she faints in the doctor's office.
  • Whenever he sees blood, he faints without fail, much to his embarrassment.
  • She faints at the sight of spiders, unable to control her arachnophobia.

On this page you'll find 55 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to faints, such as: black out, blackouts, bright, certain, clear, close, collapses.

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