yawn - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom

Synonyms

• oscitance
• oscitancy
• yawn
• yawning

More generic

• inborn reflex
• innate reflex
• instinctive reflex
• physiological reaction
• reflex
• reflex action
• reflex response
• unconditioned reflex

More specific

• pandiculation

Verb

utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired

Synonyms

• yawn

More generic

• breathe
• respire
• suspire
• take a breath

Verb

be wide open

Synonyms

• gape
• yaw
• yawn

More generic

• be

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