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OSCITANCE Synonyms

There are 3 synonyms of the word oscitance. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word oscitance. (close relations)
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oscitancy
nounn
noun

• drowsiness and dullness manifested by yawning

• an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom

yawn
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom

verb

• utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired

• be wide open

yawning
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom

adjective satellite

• gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something

• with the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness

• showing lack of attention or boredom

Best Hypernyms For OSCITANCE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for oscitance, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
drowsiness dullness obtuseness reflex sleepiness somnolence
Phrases (7)
inborn reflexinnate reflexinstinctive reflexphysiological reactionreflex actionreflex responseunconditioned reflex

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