Catnap and Rouse

Opposite meaning words

Catnap verb - To sleep lightly or briefly.

Usage example: catnapped for 10 minutes and then went back to work

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Rouse is an antonym for catnap.

Nearby Word: catnapping

Rouse verb - To cease to be asleep.

Usage example: I finally roused around noon, after going to bed very late

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Catnap is an antonym for rouse.

Nearby Words: rousing, roused, roust

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