rouse

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Verb

rouseInfinitive
rousePresent tense
rousedPast tense
rousedPast participle
rousingPresent participle
rousesThird-person singular
1

To wake someone from sleep or cause them to become alert and active.

The loud thunder roused me from a deep sleep.

2

To stir up or provoke a strong feeling, emotion, or reaction in someone.

The speech roused strong emotions in the audience.

3

To cause game or animals to rise from cover or a resting place.

The hunting dogs roused the pheasants from the tall grass.