The term 'about to faint' can be described by three crossword solutions: ASWOON (6 letters), AREEL (5 letters), and INASWOON (8 letters). ASWOON is an adjective meaning 'in a swoon, ' which is a state of near-unconsciousness. AREEL is an archaic verb meaning 'to reel, ' which is to stagger or sway unsteadily. INASWOON is an adverb meaning 'in a swoon, ' which is a state of near-unconsciousness. All three words describe the same concept: someone who is about to faint.