Synonyms of vigil

vigil

noun

ˈvi-jəl 

as in watch

an act or period of watching for signs of activity, danger, or opportunity

kept vigil at their ailing son's bedside the entire time he was in the hospital

Synonyms & Similar Words

• watch
• surveillance
• lookout
• observation
• inspection
• supervision
• observance
• scrutiny

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of vigil

Brian Gentry gave more than 22 years of service to the city and his life was honored through a candlelight vigil Monday by the Fort Worth Police Department. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026

When student vigils were harshly dealt with by police, the protests became a campaign. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026

People have begun arriving for the vigil, video from NBC affiliate KTVZ of Bend showed. — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026

Bend residents gathered for vigils as classes were canceled across the area’s 32 schools. — Haven Daley, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026