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YAWNS Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word yawns. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word yawns. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for YAWNS

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bores
verbv
noun

• a person who evokes boredom

• a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)

• diameter of a tube or gun barrel

• a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes

verb

• cause to be bored

• make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool

gapes
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

tires
verb, nounv, n
noun

• hoop that covers a wheel

verb

• lose interest or become bored with something or somebody

• exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

• deplete

• cause to be bored

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 YAWNS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for yawns, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for BORES

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