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drowse

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of drowse

a short sleep

  • was just falling into a drowse when you called
Synonyms of drowse

catnap, doze, forty winks, kip [chiefly British], nap, siesta, snooze, wink
Words Related to drowse

repose, rest

slumber

bed

drowse

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of drowse

to sleep lightly or briefly

  • picnickers drowsing in the shade of an oak tree
Synonyms of drowse

catnap, doze, kip [British], nap, slumber, snooze
Words Related to drowse

relax, repose, rest

couch, lay, lie, roost

lull
Near Antonyms of drowse

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

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