Dormancy and Toil

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Dormancy noun - A state of temporary inactivity.

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Toil is an antonym for dormancy.

Nearby Word: dormant

Toil noun - Very hard or unpleasant work.

Usage example: after years of toil in a sweatshop, Kim was finally able to start her own dressmaking business

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Dormancy is an antonym for toil.

Nearby Words: toilsome, toiled, toiler, toilful, toiling

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