Dozing and Sleeplessness

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Dozing noun - A natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself.

Usage example: dozing is a natural response to the stifling heat of summer

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Sleeplessness is an antonym for dozing.

Nearby Words: dozy, doze, dozed

Sleeplessness noun - The inability to obtain adequate sleep.

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Dozing is an antonym for sleeplessness.

Nearby Words: sleep, sleepless

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