losing consciousness

Definitions

The state of becoming unresponsive or fainting due to a temporary interruption of brain function.

The act of slipping into a comatose or unconscious state, often resulting from injury, illness, or shock.

Examples

The hiker felt dizzy and feared he was losing consciousness due to the extreme heat.

After the heavy blow to his head, the athlete began losing consciousness before the medical team could reach him.

Synonyms

fainting blacking out passing out swooning becoming unconscious lapsing into a coma

Antonyms

waking up regaining consciousness coming to becoming alert reviving becoming aware