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rouse

verb

/raʊz/

Meaning

To awaken from sleep or to stir into action.

The loud alarm roused him from his deep sleep.

rouse to action

wake, stir, arouse, activate, energize

calm, lull, soothe

rouse someone, rouse interest, rouse to action

to desire something or hope for something to happen

To deprive someone of the right to vote or other rights.

to walk or travel without a specific destination; to wander

to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution

To wound or injure someone so that part of the body is permanently damaged.

to move or turn aside; to push or divert from one track to another