Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > V Synonyms of vigil Find synonyms for: 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 WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of vigil (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: hagiography Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language