Synonyms of vigil

Noun


1. vigil, wakefulness

usage: a period of sleeplessness

2. vigil, watch, rite, religious rite

usage: the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival)

3. watch, vigil, surveillance

usage: a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe

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Definition and meaning of vigil (Dictionary)