verbπShareTo wake (someone) or be awoken from sleep, or from apathy."The loud music from the street roused him from his nap. "mindactionphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause, stir up, excite (a feeling, thought, etc.)."to rouse the faculties, passions, or emotions"mindsensationemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo provoke (someone) to action or anger."The student's disrespectful comment roused the teacher's anger. "actionmindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to start from a covert or lurking place."to rouse a deer or other animal of the chase"actionanimalpolicemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pull by main strength; to haul."The fishermen roused the heavy net from the water, struggling to bring in their catch. "actionenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo raise; to make erect."The dog roused his ears at the sound of the approaching car. "bodyphysiologyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(when followed by "on") To tell off; to criticise."He roused on her for being late yet again."communicationlanguageattitudewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading