vigilance

Noun

Meaning

The quality or state of being vigilant; forbearance of sleep; wakefulness.

Watchfulness in respect of danger; care; caution; circumspection.

Guard; watch.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

sentinel guard prudence waker security attention care regard observation watch defence patrol watching surveillance supervision
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Antonyms

distance abstraction neglect ignorance oversight detachment
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Hypernyms

attention attentiveness

Hyponyms

jealousy

Phrases with the word

in vigilance

Examples

According to sources, the Commissioner of Police has already initiated a vigilance enquiry into the said matter. Source: Internet

Amphibians have periods of inactivity but show high vigilance (receptivity to potentially threatening stimuli) in this state. Source: Internet

As fight fans wait for things to return to normal in the combat sports world, it’s paramount that the world heeds the advice of not only McGregor but every other person who has expressed that vigilance with the quarantine efforts is what we need. Source: Internet

Although there have been no major structure fires in Westwood this winter, cold weather will persist for several more weeks; therefore, vigilance is still required. Source: Internet

Also speaking, Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire urged the organs of State to maintain vigilance at the borders, including our Port Health Services. Source: Internet

After the election, the President had called for vigilance and claimed widespread election fraud. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

vigil candle vigil light vigilambulism vigilance committee vigilance man vigilancy