doze

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of DOZE

to be in a state of sleep <likes to doze through those lazy summer afternoons>

Synonyms catnap, doze, nap, rest, slumber, snooze

Related Words drop off, drowse (off), nod off; oversleep, sleep in; dream, hibernate

Near Antonyms arise, arouse, awake, rise, wake

to sleep lightly or briefly <she dozed fitfully in the car but never fell completely asleep>

Synonyms catnap, doze, drowse, kip [British], slumber, snooze

Related Words relax, repose, rest; couch, lay, lie, roost; lull

Near Antonyms arise, arouse, awake, awaken, get up, rise, rouse, uprise, wake (up), waken

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