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DOZING Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word dozing. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word dozing. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for DOZING

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drowsing
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• half asleep

napping
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective satellite

• not prepared or vigilant

nodding
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• having branches or flower heads that bend downward

sleeping
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the state of being asleep

• quiet and inactive restfulness

• the suspension of consciousness and decrease in metabolic rate

adjective satellite

• lying with head on paws as if sleeping

resting
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• something left after other parts have been taken away

• freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)

• a pause for relaxation

• a state of inaction

• euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)

• a support on which things can be put

• a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration

verb

• not move; be in a resting position

• take a short break from one's activities in order to relax

• give a rest to

• have a place in relation to something else

• be at rest

• stay the same; remain in a certain state

• be inherent or innate in

• put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying

• sit, as on a branch

• rest on or as if on a pillow

• be inactive, refrain from acting

slumbering
adjectiveadj
noun

• a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

• a dormant or quiescent state

verb

• be asleep

snoozing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed)

verb

• sleep lightly or for a short period of time

drowse
verbv
noun

• a light fitful sleep

verb

• sleep lightly or for a short period of time

• be on the verge of sleeping

slumber
verbv
noun

• a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

• a dormant or quiescent state

verb

• be asleep

snooze
verb, nounv, n
noun

• sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed)

verb

• sleep lightly or for a short period of time

Best Hypernyms For DOZING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for dozing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
catnap nap sleeping
Phrases (1)
catch a wink

Alternatives for DROWSING

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