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insomnia

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of insomnia

the inability to obtain adequate sleep

  • has suffered from insomnia virtually his entire life
Synonyms of insomnia

sleeplessness, wakefulness
Words Related to insomnia

alertness, restlessness
Near Antonyms of insomnia

drowsiness, sleepiness

narcolepsy

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