Synonyms of doze

doze 1 of 2

noun

as in nap

a short sleep

a brief doze in the sun

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nap
• snooze
• siesta
• drowse
• wink
• catnap
• kip
• rest
• slumber
• forty winks
• bed
• repose

doze

2 of 2

verb

1

as in to sleep

to be in a state of sleep

likes to doze through those lazy summer afternoons

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sleep
• rest
• nap
• snooze
• slumber
• catnap
• drop off
• dream
• nod off
• sleep in
• oversleep
• hibernate
• drowse (off)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rise
• arise
• wake
• awake
• arouse

2

as in to nap

to sleep lightly or briefly

she dozed fitfully in the car but never fell completely asleep

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nap
• relax
• rest
• slumber
• snooze
• drowse
• catnap
• kip
• lie
• repose
• couch
• lay
• lull
• roost

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• awake
• rise
• awaken
• waken
• rouse
• arise
• wake (up)
• arouse
• get up
• uprise