Background for roused

roused

/ˈɹaʊzd/

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verb

To wake (someone) or be awoken from sleep, or from apathy.

Examples :

"The loud music from the street roused him from his nap. "

mind action physiology

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verb

To cause, stir up, excite (a feeling, thought, etc.).

Examples :

"to rouse the faculties, passions, or emotions"

mind sensation emotion

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verb

To provoke (someone) to action or anger.

Examples :

"The student's disrespectful comment roused the teacher's anger. "

action mind emotion

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verb

To cause to start from a covert or lurking place.

Examples :

"to rouse a deer or other animal of the chase"

action animal police military

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verb

To pull by main strength; to haul.

Examples :

"The fishermen roused the heavy net from the water, struggling to bring in their catch. "

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verb

To raise; to make erect.

Examples :

"The dog roused his ears at the sound of the approaching car. "

body physiology action

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(when followed by "on") To tell off; to criticise.

Examples :

"He roused on her for being late yet again."

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