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blackout Synonyms

Another word for blackout

Choosing another word for blackout depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A temporary loss of electrical power and lighting in a given area.

Usage Example

"The severe thunderstorm caused a citywide power outage that lasted for several hours."

Strongest
power outage
outage
power cut
power failure
Weak
brownout

• noun (Context 2)

A sudden, temporary loss of consciousness, vision, or memory.

Usage Example

"The patient experienced a brief faint after standing up too quickly."

Strongest
faint
Strong
syncope
swoon
amnesia

• noun (Context 3)

An official suppression or censorship of news, information, or broadcasting.

Usage Example

"The authorities imposed a strict media censorship during the sensitive negotiations."

Strongest
censorship
Strong
suppression
embargo
ban

Opposites of blackout

The opposite of blackout shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

consciousness
disclosure
transparency
See all opposites of blackout

• Nearby Words

blackmail
blackmailer
blackness
blackout
blackshirts
blacksmith
blacksmithing

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Blackout. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/blackout
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