English Synonym Finder

rouse

Definitions

To cause to wake up or become conscious.

To stir out of a state of inactivity, apathy, or depression.

To provoke or incite someone to strong emotion or action.

Examples

The loud alarm clock failed to rouse him from his deep sleep.

The politician's passionate speech served to rouse the crowd into a frenzy.

Synonyms

awaken stimulate provoke excite incite stir agitate

Antonyms

calm soothe pacify lull sedate quiet dampen