Vigilance Synonyms and Antonyms

vĭj'ə-ləns

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Synonyms for Vigilance

alertness
The quality of being alert or on the alert; briskness; nimbleness; activity.
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lookout
A person detailed to watch; sentry
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acuity
Acuteness of vision or perception; keenness.
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surveillance
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.
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vigil
A watch kept during normal sleeping hours, especially over the body of a recently deceased or dying person.
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watch
(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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wakefulness
The state of being wakeful.
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wariness
Wariness is defined as the state of being cautious.
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weather-eye
(By extension) An ability to detect undercurrents and subtleties in a situation.
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Antonyms for Vigilance

indiscretion
Indiscretion is defined as lack of good judgment with what you say or do.
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negligence
An instance of such failure, carelessness, or indifference
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impulsiveness
The quality of being impulsive.
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Words Related to Vigilance

attention
The act of close or careful observing or listening:
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diligence
Conscientiousness or determination or perseverance when doing something
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awareness
The state or quality of being aware of something
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vigilence
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Vigilance Sentence Examples

  • The citizens organized a " vigilance committee " and hanged many of the outlaws.

  • Marriage required vigilance and maintenance.

  • This state of affairs did not escape the vigilance of Nebuchadrezzar.

  • Consular vigilance has also killed the once considerable slave trade.

  • An attempted attack on Antwerp was foiled by the vigilance of the Cardinal Infant.

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