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doze Synonyms

Another word for doze

Choosing another word for doze depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To sleep lightly or intermittently, especially for a brief period during the day.

Usage Example

"Several commuters began to nap on the warm train ride home."

Strongest
nap
snooze
nod off
drowse
catnap
Strong
drift off
drop off
sleep
slumber

• noun (Context 2)

A short, light sleep, especially during the day.

Usage Example

"My grandfather usually enjoys a quiet snooze in his armchair after Sunday lunch."

Strongest
snooze
nap
catnap
Strong
drowse
forty winks
siesta
slumber

Opposites of doze

The opposite of doze shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

wake up
awaken
wake
rouse
See all opposites of doze

• Nearby Words

dox
doxie
doyenne
doze
dozen
dozer
dozily

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Doze. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/doze
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