Vigilance Synonyms and Antonyms
vĭj'ə-ləns
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Synonyms for Vigilance
A person detailed to watch; sentry
Acuteness of vision or perception; keenness.
A legal investigative process entailing a close observing or listening to a person in effort to gather evidentiary information about the commission of a crime, or lesser improper behavior (as with surveillance of wayward spouse in domestic relations proceedings). Wiretapping, eavesdropping, shadowing, tailing, and electronic observation are all examples of this law-enforcement technique.
(Nautical) A group of sailors and officers aboard a ship or shore station with a common period of duty: starboard watch, port watch.
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The state of being wakeful.
Wariness is defined as the state of being cautious.
(By extension) An ability to detect undercurrents and subtleties in a situation.
Antonyms for Vigilance
Indiscretion is defined as lack of good judgment with what you say or do.
An instance of such failure, carelessness, or indifference
The quality of being impulsive.
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The act of close or careful observing or listening:
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