arouse

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'éveiller, de susciter ou de provoquer un sentiment, une émotion ou une réaction, ou d'exciter physiquement ou sexuellement.

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.

   éveiller, susciter

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

   Synonymesawakenelicitevokeexciteinstigatekindleprovokestimulatetrigger

   Antonymesallaycalmquellsoothesuppress

2. Wake from sleepB2formal

   To wake someone from sleep.

   réveiller

   • 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.

   Synonymesawakenrousewakewaken

3. Sexual stimulationC1formal

   To excite or stimulate sexual desire.

   Stimuler sexuellement

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

   Synonymesexciteinflamestimulatestirtitillateturn on