uprouse

/ˈʌpraus/ or /ˈʌpruz/

Definitions

1. verb

to rouse or stir up; to arouse from sleep, inactivity, or a state of unconsciousness; to excite or provoke a feeling or action

“The loud noise uproused me from my sleep.”

2. noun

a person who or thing that uprousing; a rousing or stirring influence

“The news was a great uprouse for the community to come together and support the cause.”

Synonyms

  • arouse
  • excite
  • rouse
  • stir

Antonyms

  • calm
  • pacify
  • soothe
  • subdue