A deathlike state refers to a state of being that resembles death, such as unconsciousness, coma, or deep sleep. Synonyms for this term include catalepsy, immobility, lifelessness, trance-like state, suspended animation, and comatose state. These terms are often used to describe someone who is unresponsive, appears lifeless, and may have little to no sign of physical life. Some of these terms, such as catalepsy and suspended animation, are also used in the medical field to describe conditions where there is a temporary loss of sensation and muscle control. Overall, these synonyms provide an array of options to describe a person's state when they are unresponsive and seem to be in a state similar to death.