swoon


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Synonyms for swoon

to suffer temporary lack of consciousness

a temporary loss of consciousness

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Synonyms for swoon

a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain

pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

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