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VIGILANCE Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word vigilance. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word vigilance. (close relations)
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watchfulness
nounn
noun

• the process of paying close and continuous attention

• vigilant attentiveness

alertness
nounn
noun

• the process of paying close and continuous attention

• a state of readiness to respond

• lively attentiveness

attentiveness
nounn
noun

• paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

• the trait of being considerate and thoughtful of others

• the trait of being observant and paying attention

carefulness
nounn
noun

• the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

• the quality of being careful and painstaking

caution
nounn
noun

• the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

• a warning against certain acts

• judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger

• the trait of being circumspect and prudent

verb

• warn strongly; put on guard

circumspection
nounn
noun

• knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress

• the trait of being circumspect and prudent

keenness
nounn
noun

• a quick and penetrating intelligence

• a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

• thinness of edge or fineness of point

observance
nounn
noun

• the act of observing; taking a patient look

• a formal event performed on a special occasion

• the act of noticing or paying attention

• conformity with law or custom or practice etc.

prudence
nounn
noun

• discretion in practical affairs

• knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress

wariness
nounn
noun

• the trait of being cautious and watchful

wakefulness
nounn
noun

• a periodic state during which you are conscious and aware of the world

• a temporary state in which you are unable (or unwilling) to sleep

• the process of paying close and continuous attention

weather eye
nounn
noun

• vigilant attentiveness

Best Hypernyms For VIGILANCE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for vigilance, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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attentiveness alertness attention awareness consciousness mindfulness observation perception scrutiny watchfulness

Alternatives for WATCHFULNESS

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