Arouse

Quick meaning: Arouse is a verb meaning (transitive) To stimulate or induce (feelings); pique.

Meaning

(transitive) To stimulate or induce (feelings); pique.

More Meanings

1. (transitive) To sexually stimulate.
2. (transitive) To wake from sleep or stupor; to rouse.

Example Sentences

Those insults aroused me to anger.

to arouse compassion, jealousy, or anger

She removed Stranleigh’s coat with a dexterity that aroused his imagination.

1996, Beruga (line translated by Dan Owsen), Terranigma. Nintendo of America. I have no idea who you are, but I thank you for arousing me.

Word Forms

• arouses
• arousing
• aroused

Synonyms for arouse

Depending on context, synonyms include energize, inspire, fire, awaken, beghast, leaven.

Antonyms for arouse

Common opposites include sedate, calm, tranquillize, tranquilize, drop off, de-energize.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include excite, stimulate, energize, stir, awaken, wake.

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