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SNORES Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word snores. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word snores. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SNORES

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drowsiness
nounn
noun

• a very sleepy state

sleep
verb, nounv, n
noun

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

• a torpid state resembling deep sleep

• a period of time spent sleeping

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

verb

• be asleep

• be able to accommodate for sleeping

somnolence
nounn
noun

• a very sleepy state

dozes
verbv
noun

• a light fitful sleep

verb

• sleep lightly or for a short period of time

slumbers
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

snoozes
verbv
noun

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

verb

• sleep lightly or for a short period of time

snoozles
verb, nounv, n
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snorts
verbv
noun

• a disrespectful laugh

• a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt

verb

• indicate contempt by breathing noisily and forcefully through the nose

• make a snorting sound by exhaling hard

• inhale recreational drugs

• inhale through the nose

snuffles
nounn
noun

• the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)

verb

• sniff or smell inquiringly

• snuff up mucus through the nose

• cry or whine with snuffling

wheezes
verbv
noun

• breathing with a husky or whistling sound

• (Briticism) a clever or amusing scheme or trick

verb

• breathe with difficulty

saw wood
verbv
verb

• breathe noisily during one's sleep

snoring
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound

stertor
nounn
noun

• the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound

saw logs
verb, nounv, n
verb

• breathe noisily during one's sleep

Best Hypernyms For SNORES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for snores, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
breathe breathing noise respiration respire suspire ventilation
Phrases (2)
external respirationtake a breath

Alternatives for DROWSINESS

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