passout

/ˈpæsaʊt/ or /ˈpæsˌaʊt/

Definitions

1. verb

to faint or lose consciousness, especially from lack of oxygen, exhaustion, or injury

“The boxer passed out in the ring due to dehydration.”

2. noun

a person who passes out, especially one who becomes unconscious

“The paramedics helped the passout who had collapsed in the street.”

Synonyms

  • black out
  • conk out
  • faint

Antonyms

  • awaken
  • regain consciousness