Synonyms for wake

Other words for “wake”, grouped by meaning.

We found 16 synonyms for “wake”. The most common are aftermath, backwash, Wake Island, viewing, wake up.

noun the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)

noun an island in the western Pacific between Guam and Hawaii

SynonymsWake Island

noun the wave that spreads behind a boat as it moves forward

Synonymsbackwash

noun a vigil held over a corpse the night before burial

Synonymsviewing

verb be awake, be alert, be there

Oppositessleep

verb stop sleeping

verb arouse or excite feelings and passions

verb cause to become awake or conscious

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University