Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun drowse

1 sense of drowse

Sense 1
doze, drowse -- (a light fitful sleep)
       => sleeping -- (the suspension of consciousness and decrease in metabolic rate)

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb drowse

2 senses of drowse

Sense 1
snooze, drowse, doze -- (sleep lightly or for a short period of time)
       => nap, catnap, catch a wink -- (take a siesta; "She naps everyday after lunch for an hour")

Sense 2
drowse -- (be on the verge of sleeping; "The students were drowsing in the 8 AM class")
       => rest -- (be at rest)
          Phrasal Verb-> drowse off#1