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drowse
verb
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How to pronounce drowse:

Definition of drowse:

drowse (verb):
to be inactive
to be sleepy, dull, or sluggish
verb. sleep lightly or for a short period of time.

Synonyms for drowse:

sleepdozenapsnoozeslumber

Antonyms for drowse:

rouserisewakenwakereceivestirariseawakeawakenarouse

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