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Drowse

To sleep imperfectly or unsoundly; to slumber; to be heavy with sleepiness; to doze.

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Nap 76% connected

To have a short sleep; to be drowsy; to doze.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Rest 76% connected

To arrest.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Sleeping 76% connected

of Sleep

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Manner of action 1

Nod 76% connected

To bend or incline the upper part, with a quick motion; as, nodding plumes.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Dozy 74% connected

Drowsy; inclined to doze; sleepy; sluggish; as, a dozy head.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Dozy 74% connected

Drowsy; inclined to doze; sleepy; sluggish; as, a dozy head.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 2

Doze 92% connected

To slumber; to sleep lightly; to be in a dull or stupefied condition, as if half asleep; to be drowsy.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Snooze 92% connected

A short sleep; a nap.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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