arouses

/ER0 AW1 Z IH0 Z/
verb
  1. 1

    To stimulate feelings.

    โ€œThe new building proposals in the village are arousing unneeded discomfort.โ€

  2. 2

    To sexually stimulate.

    โ€œI can't keep my eyes off the dancer; she arouses me greatly.โ€

  3. 3

    To wake from sleep or stupor.

    โ€œ1996, Beruga (line translated by Dan Owsen), Terranigma. Nintendo of America.โ€

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