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LIE DORMANT Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the phrase lie dormant. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the phrase lie dormant. (close relations)

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	idle					verb, adjectivev, adj
	adjective • not in action or at work noun • the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling adjective satellite • without a basis in reason or fact • not in active use • silly or trivial • lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility • not yielding a return • not having a job verb • run disconnected or idle • be idle; exist in a changeless situation
	inactive					adjectiveadj
	adjective • (pathology) not progressing or increasing; or progressing slowly • (military) not involved in military operations • not exerting influence or change • (of e.g. volcanoes) not erupting and not extinct • lacking in energy or will • lacking activity; lying idle or unused • not engaged in full-time work • not active physically or mentally adjective satellite • (chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert • not in physical motion
	inert					adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • unable to move or resist motion • having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive • slow and apathetic
	latent					adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • potentially existing but not presently evident or realized • (pathology) not presently active
	quiescent					adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • not active or activated • marked by a state of tranquil repose • being quiet or still or inactive • (pathology) causing no symptoms
	static					noun, adjectiven, adj
	adjective • concerned with or producing or caused by static electricity noun • a crackling or hissing noise caused by electrical interference • angry criticism adjective satellite • not in physical motion • showing little if any change
	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

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