rouse
//raʊz//
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.