KEEL OVER Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

keel (over)

verb

ˈkēl

Definition of keel (over)

as in to faint

to lose consciousness I swear I'll keel over if you make me dissect a frog

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faint

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Authorities have determined the cause and manner of death of a 45-year-old inmate who died in March after fainting while in custody at the San Diego Central Jail, sheriff’s officials said Tuesday.

— Sydney Brammer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
That moniker became a little more appropriate last week, when Jenkins rescued a young fan who fainted during the national anthem at CHS Field.

— Anya Armentrout, Twin Cities, 6 July 2026

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