lie-down
Horizontal restorative pause
A lie-down is a brief rest, typically on a bed or couch: I need a lie-down after that meeting.
The term is more common in British than American English, where people might say "a nap" or simply "lie down" as a verb phrase instead.
Release accumulated tension
- decompressRelease stored pressure
- loungeComfortable waiting room
- chillCold sensation or relaxation
- leisureFree time for relaxation
ease · comfort · soothe · destress · recuperate · breather · respite · break
Undisturbed mental quietude
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
- peaceFreedom from disturbance
- stillnessComplete lack of motion
- quietudeState of calm stillness
peacefulness · placidity · repose · gentle · soothing · restful · peaceful · calm
Protest by remaining seated
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
- blockadeSealing off a place
- occupyFill or dwell in
- die-inProtest simulating mass casualties
obstruction · activism · picket · disruption · solidarity · rally
nap
Brief daytime rest
slumber · repose · bed · pillow · mattress · hammock · recliner · comforter · drowse · catnap
unwind
Release accumulated tension
- decompressRelease stored pressure
- loungeComfortable waiting room
- chillCold sensation or relaxation
leisure · ease · comfort · soothe · destress · recuperate · breather · respite · break · timeout
serenity
Undisturbed mental quietude
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
- peaceFreedom from disturbance
- stillnessComplete lack of motion
quietude · peacefulness · placidity · repose · gentle · soothing · restful · peaceful · calm · settled
sit-in
Protest by remaining seated
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
- blockadeSealing off a place
- occupyFill or dwell in
die-in · obstruction · activism · picket · disruption · solidarity · rally
lie-downstanding
Position, physical or social
stand-up · upright position · stand · sit-up · sitting up
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