swoon
swoon /ˈswuːn/
noun
-
A spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
(
deliquium
, faint
, swoon
, syncope
)
a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
I felt lightheaded and almost fainted when I stood up too quickly
I felt lightheaded and almost fainted when I stood up too quickly
verb
-
()
Pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
(
conk
[Informal] , faint
, pass out
, swoon
)
pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
Overwhelmed by the heat, she felt herself about to faint.
Overwhelmed by the heat, she felt herself about to faint.