Arouse

/əˈɹaʊz/

verb

  1. To stimulate feelings.

    The new building proposals in the village are arousing unneeded discomfort.

  2. To sexually stimulate.

    I can't keep my eyes off the dancer; she arouses me greatly.

  3. To wake from sleep or stupor.

    1996, Beruga (line translated by Dan Owsen), Terranigma. Nintendo of America.

Synonyms: sex up, turn on, animate, energize, inspire, rouse, wake up

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