swooning Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
   swoon; pass out; faint; conk.
   
2. adjective satellite weak and likely to lose consciousness
   light; faint; light-headed; lightheaded.
   
   • suddenly felt faint from the pain
   • was sick and faint from hunger
   • felt light in the head
   • a swooning fit
   • light-headed with wine
   • light-headed from lack of sleep

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