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snooze

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of snooze

a short sleep

Paul took a snooze after lunch to refresh himself.

Synonyms of snooze

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

Words Related to snooze

snooze

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of snooze

1 to be in a state of sleep

I snoozed through those long winter nights under a thick down comforter.

Synonyms of snooze

catnap, doze, nap, rest, sleep, slumber

Words Related to snooze

drop off, drowse (off), nod off

oversleep, sleep in

dream, hibernate

Near Antonyms of snooze

arise, arouse, awake, rise, wake

2 to sleep lightly or briefly

She was just snoozing when she heard the knock at the door.

Synonyms of snooze

catnap, doze, drowse, nap, slumber

Words Related to snooze

relax, repose, rest

couch, lay, lie, roost

Near Antonyms of snooze

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

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