What is another word for sleepwalking?

Pronunciation: [slˈiːpwɔːkɪŋ] (IPA)

Sleepwalking, also known as somnambulism, is a type of parasomnia disorder characterized by walking or performing other activities while asleep. Other synonyms for sleepwalking include noctambulism, night walking, and somnambulation. Some people may also refer to it as "ghost walking" or "zombie walking" due to the eerie appearance of sleepwalkers moving around while appearing to be in a trance-like state. Sleepwalking can be caused by various factors such as stress, sleep deprivation, and medication side effects. While it is typically harmless, it can result in injuries or potentially dangerous situations. Treatment for sleepwalking usually involves addressing the underlying cause and making environmental modifications to ensure safety.

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    • Verb, gerund or present participle
      sleeping.

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Usage examples for Sleepwalking

It was as though Kristen were in a stance and sleepwalking among the words of some alien language.
"Syndrome"
Thomas Hoover
Man sees woman apparently sleepwalking toward him, his wife appears to be next to him in bed.
"U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1962 July - December"
U.S. Copyright Office
She felt as though this cry called her from her slumbers and revealed the precipice to which she had strayed in her sleepwalking.
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers

Famous quotes with Sleepwalking

  • This war is not necessary. We are truly sleepwalking through history.
    Robert Byrd
  • There were times when his life had seemed to him like one prolonged act of sleepwalking.
    Robert Charles Wilson

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