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loss of consciousness vs swoon

swoon vs loss of consciousness

loss of consciousness and swoon both are nouns.

loss of consciousness is not a verb while swoon is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
loss of consciousness Yes No No No
swoon Yes No Yes No
As nouns, swoon is a hyponym of loss of consciousness; that is, swoon is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than loss of consciousness:
  • loss of consciousness: the occurrence of a loss of the ability to perceive and respond
  • swoon: a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
Other hyponyms of loss of consciousness include deliquium, faint, syncope.
loss of consciousness (noun) swoon (noun)
the occurrence of a loss of the ability to perceive and respond a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
loss of consciousness (verb) swoon (verb)
pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
Difference between loss of consciousness and swoon

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