HIBERNATION Synonyms
6 hypernyms for hibernation. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for HIBERNATION
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| dormancy | noun n | |||||
noun • a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction • quiet and inactive restfulness | ||||||
| inactivity | noun n | |||||
noun • the state of being inactive • a disposition to remain inactive or inert • being inactive; being less active | ||||||
| lethargy | noun n | |||||
noun • a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness) • weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy • inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy | ||||||
| quiescence | noun n | |||||
noun • a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction • quiet and inactive restfulness | ||||||
| rest | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • something left after other parts have been taken away • freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility) • a pause for relaxation • a state of inaction • euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb) • a support on which things can be put • a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration verb • not move; be in a resting position • take a short break from one's activities in order to relax • give a rest to • have a place in relation to something else • be at rest • stay the same; remain in a certain state • be inherent or innate in • put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying • sit, as on a branch • rest on or as if on a pillow • be inactive, refrain from acting | ||||||
| sleep | verb, noun v, 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 | ||||||
| slumber | verb v | |||||
noun • a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended • a dormant or quiescent state verb • be asleep | ||||||
| stasis | noun n | |||||
noun • an abnormal state in which the normal flow of a liquid (such as blood) is slowed or stopped • inactivity resulting from a static balance between opposing forces | ||||||
| torpor | noun n | |||||
noun • a state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility • inactivity resulting from lethargy and lack of vigor or energy | ||||||