Synonyms of faints

faints 1 of 2

noun

plural of faint

as in dazes

a temporary state of unconsciousness

shocking news can cause a person to fall into a faint

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dazes
• trances
• swoons
• swims
• blackouts
• syncopes
• sleeps
• stupors
• insensibilities
• knockouts
• narcoses
• somnolences

faints

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of faint

as in collapses

to lose consciousness

the kind of person who faints at the sight of blood

Synonyms & Similar Words

• collapses
• swoons
• passes out
• keels (over)
• blacks out
• conks (out)
• breaks down
• zonks (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• comes to
• revives
• comes around
• comes round

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of faints

Noun

The latter, of course, gives better info, and the former gives fleeting metaphors and nearly faints from embarrassment. — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026

The everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, neither faints nor is weary. — John Biggs, Christian Science Monitor, 21 May 2025

Verb

Madeline, however, is quickly riddled with guilt after her mom (who was supposed to show at the party) faints at home and was waiting all day for somebody to call and realize. — Matt Minton, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026

Continuing to hold their breath causes a lack of oxygen to the brain and the swimmer faints without warning. — Chip Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026

If a person faints, as Cantrell did, that's a sign the disease is advanced, Russo said. — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026

During the confrontation, the man faints and hits his head, video posted online by OPP shows. — Mitchell Willetts, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025