arouse

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um das Hervorrufen, Wecken oder Auslösen eines Gefühls, einer Emotion oder einer Reaktion zu bezeichnen; auch im Sinne von sexuell erregen.

A verb used to indicate the act of awakening, stirring up, or provoking a feeling, emotion, or reaction.

1. Stimulate or awakenB2formal

   To cause a feeling, emotion, or reaction to occur.

   Hervorrufen

   • The speech aroused strong emotions in the audience.
   • His actions aroused suspicion among the neighbors.
   • The documentary aroused public interest in the issue.

   Synonymeawakenelicitevokeexciteinstigatekindleprovokestimulatetrigger

   Antonymeallaycalmquellsoothesuppress

2. Wake from sleepB2formal

   To wake someone from sleep.

   Aufwecken

   • The noise aroused him from his deep sleep.
   • She was aroused by the sound of the alarm clock.
   • The baby was gently aroused for feeding.

   Synonymeawakenrousewakewaken

3. Sexual stimulationC1formal

   To excite or stimulate sexual desire.

   Erregen

   • The romantic music aroused her passion.
   • He was aroused by her touch.
   • The scene in the film was designed to arouse the audience.

   Synonymeexciteinflamestimulatestirtitillateturn on