drowse

verb

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There are 2 syllables in the word drowse.

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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:

be drowsy

be sleepy

catch a wink

catch some zeds

doze

drop off

get some shut-eye

have or get forty winks

kip

nap

nod off

sleep

slumber

snooze

zizz

Antonyms for drowse:

arise

arouse

awake

awaken

be awake

bestir

bestir oneself

come around

come to

get going

get out of bed

get up

go up

increase

knock up

receive

rise

rouse

rouse from sleep

stay awake

stir

take away

wake

wake up

waken

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