Synonyms of fainted

fainted

verb

past tense of faint

as in collapsed

to lose consciousness

the kind of person who faints at the sight of blood

Synonyms & Similar Words

• collapsed
• swooned
• passed out
• keeled (over)
• blacked out
• conked (out)
• broke down
• zonked (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• came to
• revived
• came around
• came round

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fainted

That moniker became a little more appropriate last week, when Jenkins rescued a young fan who fainted during the national anthem at CHS Field. — Anya Armentrout, Twin Cities, 6 July 2026

The Great American State Fair was postponed Saturday after multiple people reportedly fainted the day before, forcing thousands of visitors to pivot during celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026

In July 2023, Kelly fainted while out for dinner with friends in Los Angeles and was taken to the hospital, where doctors found blood clots around her lungs and legs. — Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026

Ednar Dayanghirang, director of the Office of Civil Defense in a nearby southern region, said more than 100 students attending morning flag-raising ceremonies sustained bruises and some fainted in panic at different elementary and high schools. — Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026

Ancheta said there were no immediate reports of casualties, but some people fainted following the strong tremor. — Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 8 June 2026

Ancheta said there were no immediate reports of casualties, but some people fainted following the strong ​tremor. — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 8 June 2026

Mejías fainted during the raid. — Meg Anderson, NPR, 27 May 2026

Lonnie Chisenhall nearly fainted. — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 15 May 2026