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arousing Definition


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arouse
verb aroused, arousing
    1. To cause or produce (an emotion, reaction, sexual desire or response, etc).
      Thesaurus: stimulate, excite, stir up, rouse, move, prompt, goad, spark, incite, instigate, spur, whip up, agitate.
    2. To cause to become awake or active.
      Thesaurus: wake up, waken, awaken, rouse, startle.
Derivative: arousal
noun
    Etymology: 16c: a3 2 + rouse.



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