oscitancy - 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

Noun

drowsiness and dullness manifested by yawning

Synonyms

• oscitance
• oscitancy

More generic

• drowsiness
• dullness
• obtuseness
• sleepiness
• somnolence

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