Definitions for vigilances

vigilances vig·i·lance

Spelling: [vij-uh-luh ns]
IPA: /ˈvɪdʒ ə ləns/

Vigilances is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.

You can make 695 anagrams from letters in vigilances (acegiilnsv).

Definitions for vigilances

noun

  1. state or quality of being vigilant; watchfulness:
  2. Pathology. insomnia.

Origin of vigilances

1560-70; alteration (-ance for -ancy) of obsolete vigilancy Latin vigilantia; see vigilant,

Examples for vigilances

Despite their vigilance they had seen nothing of armed men entering the town, they claimed.

And her care for the old man was beautiful in its minuteness, its vigilance.

The vigilance and activity of Nicias never relaxed for a moment.

Once the union agreed to some testing and some oversight, vigilance became a necessity for the league.

vigilance, yes; but taking the most aggressive action—not so much.

He was glad of this, for their vigilance had relaxed, and he did not want it renewed.

But for the vigilance of Mr. Sharp, indeed, we might have all been captured in our sleep.

And yet the only magic has been her vigilance, her courage, her sagacity.

People may not talk [about it], but there are some vigilance groups that work closely with the security forces.

We must react with vigilance to the situation of women in Afghanistan.

Word Value for vigilances
Scrable

15

Words with friends

20

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