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YAWNED Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word yawned. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word yawned. (close relations)
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gaped
verbv
noun

• an expression of openmouthed astonishment

• a stare of amazement (usually with the mouth open)

verb

• look with amazement; look stupidly

• be wide open

gape
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an expression of openmouthed astonishment

• a stare of amazement (usually with the mouth open)

verb

• look with amazement; look stupidly

• be wide open

oscitance
nounn
noun

• drowsiness and dullness manifested by yawning

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

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

yaw
verbv
noun

• an erratic deflection from an intended course

verb

• be wide open

• deviate erratically from a set course

• swerve off course momentarily

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 YAWNED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for yawned, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
be breathe reflex respire suspire
Phrases (8)
inborn reflexinnate reflexinstinctive reflexphysiological reactionreflex actionreflex responsetake a breathunconditioned reflex

Alternatives for GAPED

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