repose
nounHow many syllables in repose?
There are 2 syllables in the word repose.How to pronounce repose:
Definition of repose:
- repose (noun):
- rest in sleep
- a state of quiet restfulness
- a state of resting after exertion or strain
Synonyms for repose:
bed rest
bedrest
dormancy
ease
inactivity
laziness
leisure
lie-in
quiescence
relaxation
rest
sleeping
Antonyms for repose:
acquaintance
action
activity
advertence
advertency
alertness
apperception
apprehension
attention
attentiveness
awakening
awareness
cognisance
cognition
cognizance
consciousness
consideration
discernment
energy
enlightenment
familiarity
heed
heedfulness
insight
knowledge
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- boldface
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- mewling
- enow
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- upthrust
- condign
- quadrant
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- inching
- dabble
- husband
- suspend
- power
- listen
- depressed
- preserve
- trouble
- grandpa
- caring
- might've
- every
- dislodge
- listened
- valid
- jumpy
- cuddle
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