Synonyms of quiescence

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quiescence

noun

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1

as in suspension

a state of temporary inactivity

the resort community's social scene is lively during the summer but undergoes a deep quiescence during the long winter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suspension
• suspense
• dormancy
• abeyance
• coma
• latency
• moratorium
• cold storage
• inertia
• recession
• inaction
• motionlessness
• slumber
• doldrums
• inertness
• suspended animation
• hibernation
• torpor
• rest
• deep freeze
• standstill
• impasse
• holding pattern
• remission
• sleep
• recess
• hypnosis
• downtime
• idleness
• repose
• layoff

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• continuance
• continuation
• renewal
• resumption
• resuscitation
• recommencement

• continuance
• continuation
• renewal
• resumption
• resuscitation
• recommencement

2

as in inertia

lack of action or activity

was struck by the elk's quiescence as it just stood there in the clearing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inertia
• inaction
• dormancy
• inertness
• inactivity
• idleness
• nonaction
• sleepiness
• lethargy
• laziness
• indolence
• languor
• sloth
• loafing
• lassitude
• lounging
• sluggishness
• shiftlessness
• listlessness
• lolling
• dallying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• activity
• action
• activeness
• exuberance
• vivacity
• robustness
• sprightliness
• liveliness
• occupation
• briskness
• vibrancy
• employment
• diligence
• industry
• assiduity
• assiduousness
• industriousness
• business
• animateness
• jazziness
• peppiness

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• activity
• action
• activeness
• exuberance
• vivacity
• robustness
• sprightliness
• liveliness
• occupation
• briskness
• vibrancy
• employment
• diligence
• industry
• assiduity
• assiduousness
• industriousness
• business
• animateness
• jazziness
• peppiness

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