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reeling

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of reeling

having a feeling of being whirled about and in danger of falling down

  • the blood donor experienced a reeling sensation after standing up too quickly
Synonyms of reeling

aswoon, dizzy, giddy, light-headed, swimmy, vertiginous, whirling, woozy
Words Related to reeling

faint, weak

addled, befuddled, confused, dazed, groggy
Near Antonyms of reeling

clearheaded

stable, steady

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