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rouse
1[ rouz ]
verb (used with object)
- to bring out of a state of sleep, unconsciousness, inactivity, fancied security, apathy, depression, etc.:
He was roused to action by courageous words.
Synonyms: , , , , , , ,
Antonyms: , ,
- to stir or incite to strong indignation or anger.
Synonyms: ,
- to cause (game) to start from a covert or lair.
- Nautical Now Rare. to pull by main strength; haul.
verb (used without object)
- to come out of a state of sleep, unconsciousness, inactivity, apathy, depression, etc.
- to start up from a covert or lair, as game.
noun
- a rousing.
- a signal for rousing; reveille.
rouse
2[ rouz ]
noun
- Archaic. a carouse.
- Obsolete. a bumper of liquor.
rouse
1/ ˈ°ù²¹ÊŠ³úɪdnɪs; °ù²¹ÊŠ³ú /
verb
- to bring (oneself or another person) out of sleep, unconsciousness, etc, or (of a person) to come to consciousness in this way
- tr to provoke, stir, or excite
to rouse someone's anger
- rouse oneselfto become active or energetic
- hunting to start or cause to start from cover
to rouse game birds
- intr falconry (of hawks) to ruffle the feathers and cause them to stand briefly on end (a sign of contentment)
- °ù²¹ÊŠ²õ intrfoll byon to speak scoldingly or rebukingly (to)
noun
- another term for reveille
rouse
2/ °ù²¹ÊŠ³ú /
noun
- an alcoholic drink, esp a full measure
- another word for carousal
Derived Forms
- rousedness, noun
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- °ù´Ç³Ü²õ·±ð»å·²Ô±ð²õ²õ [rou, -zid-nis], noun
- °ù´Ç³Ü²õİù noun
- ³Ü²Ô·°ù´Ç³Ü²õ±ð»å adjective
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of rouse1
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of rouse1
Origin of rouse2
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Otherwise, these interconnected plots are rousing pulp fictions — the Quentin Tarantino film is an obvious inspiration.
The crowd attempted to rouse McCann with a succession of "Molly" chants, but it was in vain as the Brazilian outworked her on the floor before securing a rear naked choke.
He also described the performances of the songs Heigh-Ho and Whistle While You Work as "stylishly choreographed and rousingly performed".
That rousing score settled the nerves and Wales steadily edged clear with their wonderful brand of total rugby.
"Canadians are always ready when someone else drops the gloves," Carney declared to rousing applause.
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