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slumber

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of slumber

a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself
  • a toddler looking so innocent and peaceful in slumber
Synonyms of slumber

bed, catnapping, dozing, napping, repose, rest, resting, shut-eye, sleep, slumbering, snoozing, z's (or zs)
Words Related to slumber

catnap, doze, drowse, forty winks, nap, siesta, snooze, wink

oversleeping

dreaming, rapid eye movement
Near Antonyms of slumber

insomnia, sleeplessness
Antonyms of slumber

consciousness, wakefulness

slumber

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of slumber

1 to be in a state of sleep
  • She slumbered for hours while the train rolled on.
Synonyms of slumber

catnap, doze, nap, rest, sleep, snooze
Words Related to slumber

drop off, drowse (off), nod off

oversleep, sleep in

dream, hibernate
Near Antonyms of slumber

arise, arouse, awake, rise, wake
2 to sleep lightly or briefly
  • slumbering restlessly in the tropical heat
Synonyms of slumber

catnap, doze, drowse, nap, snooze
Words Related to slumber

relax, repose, rest

couch, lay, lie, roost

lull
Near Antonyms of slumber

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

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