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Synonyms of blackout

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Another word for blackout is outage. Other synonyms of blackout are blankout, faint, syncope and power cut.

Synonyms and similar words for blackout

nounA temporary loss of consciousness.

nounA large-scale power failure, and resulting loss of electricity to consumers.

  • power cutAn interruption in the supply of power (usually electricity).
  • outageA temporary suspension of operation, especially of electrical power supply.

Meaning of blackout

  1. noun A temporary loss of consciousness.
  2. noun A temporary loss of memory.
  3. noun A large-scale power failure, and resulting loss of electricity to consumers.

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Questions about synonyms of blackout

What is another word for blackout?
Blackout has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as outage, blankout, faint, syncope and power cut.
What does blackout mean?
Blackout means a temporary loss of consciousness.

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