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Synonyms & Antonyms of reeling
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
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reeling
verbpresent participle of reel
Synonyms & Antonyms of reeling (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to be in a confused state as if from being twirled around
- his mind reeled upon hearing the news that his employer had been indicted for fraud
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2
to move forward while swaying from side to side
- got off the amusement park ride reeling and barely able to stand
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