Vigil — synonyms, definition

1. vigil (Noun)

alertness burial funeral guard look-out lookout observation sentinel sentry surveillance tout vigilance wake watch

vigil (Noun) — A period of sleeplessness.

vigil (Noun) — (religion) the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival).

vigil (Noun) — A purposeful surveillance to guard or observe.

religious rite rite surveillance wakefulness agrypnia continuous receiver watch listening watch spying viewing wake