despert

dehs-PEHR

Definitions

1. noun

a person who wakes or awakens others, often in a noisy manner

“The despert woke up the entire household with his loud trumpet playing.”

2. verb

to wake or awaken, often with a loud noise

“The alarm clock despert us from our sleep.”

Synonyms

  • awakener
  • waker

Antonyms

  • quiet
  • silent