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arouse

[ uh-rouz ]

verb (used with object)

, a·roused, a·rous·ing.
  1. to stir to action or strong response; excite:

    to arouse a crowd;

    to arouse suspicion.

    Synonyms: fire, kindle, stimulate, instigate, provoke, incite, inspire, inspirit, animate

    Antonyms: calm

  2. to stimulate sexually.
  3. to awaken; wake up:

    The footsteps aroused the dog.



verb (used without object)

, a·roused, a·rous·ing.
  1. to awake or become aroused:

    At dawn the farmers began to arouse.

arouse

/ əˈraʊz /

verb

  1. tr to evoke or elicit (a reaction, emotion, or response); stimulate
  2. to awaken from sleep
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • aˈrousal, noun
  • aˈrouser, noun
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Other Words From

  • a·rous·a·bil·i·ty [uh, -rou-z, uh, -, bil, -i-tee] noun
  • a·rous·a·ble adjective
  • a·rous·al [uh, -, rou, -z, uh, l], noun
  • a·rous·er noun
  • re·a·rouse verb rearoused rearousing
  • un·a·rous·a·ble adjective
  • un·a·rous·ing adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of arouse1

First recorded in 1585–95; a- 3 + rouse 1, modeled on arise
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Example Sentences

Otherwise, he’s brazenly unconcerned about anything that doesn’t arouse that or the demon in his pants, which has made his character’s developmental journey, in Berry’s view, relatively limited.

From Salon

His political takes are even more provocative, meant to arouse, anger and annoy but also to provoke push-back, stirring debate and discussion.

Police told the BBC this case was an example of criminals with an ulterior motive taking over a well-run business that was already established in the importing and exporting of produce and less likely to arouse suspicions.

From BBC

Mr Kane, who was charged with possessing written material intended or likely to stir up hatred or arouse fear, was released on bail under conditions.

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Mr Robinson is charged with intentionally encouraging or assisting rioting, sending messages via electronic communications threatening to burn hotels and publishing written material intended to arouse fear or hatred.

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