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laze Synonyms
Another word for laze
Choosing another word for laze depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To spend time in a relaxed, idle, or unenergetic manner.
Usage Example
"During the summer holiday, the children loved to idle by the swimming pool all afternoon."
Strongest
idle
lounge
loaf
Strong
loll
lolgag
relax
luxuriate
• noun (Context 2)
A state or period of relaxing and doing very little; idleness.
Usage Example
"After a demanding week at the office, she enjoyed a quiet Sunday idleness in the garden."
Strongest
idleness
Strong
indolence
relaxation
inactivity
sloth
• verb (Context 3)
To pass or waste (time) in relaxation or idleness (usually followed by 'away').
Usage Example
"They decided to idle away away the warm afternoon under the shade of the oak trees."
Strongest
idle away
while away
Strong
fritter away
Opposites of laze
The opposite of laze shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
toil
labor
industry
work
hustle
exertion
strive
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Laze. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/laze