Background for rouses

rouses

/ˈraʊzɪz/ /ˈraʊsɪz/

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noun

Examples :

"The sudden noise from the construction site outside caused several rouses in the neighborhood, waking people unexpectedly. "

physiology sensation body mind

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noun

The sounding of a bugle in the morning after reveille, to signal that soldiers are to rise from bed, often the rouse.

Examples :

"After reveille, the rouses sent a wave of groans through the barracks, signaling the start of another long day. "

military sound signal

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verb

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

Examples :

"The smell of freshly baked bread rouses me from sleep every Sunday morning. "

mind action physiology

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

Examples :

"to rouse the faculties, passions, or emotions"

mind emotion action

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To provoke (someone) to action or anger.

Examples :

"His constant teasing rouses her anger. "

action attitude emotion character

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To cause to start from a covert or lurking place.

Examples :

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

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verb

To pull by main strength; to haul.

Examples :

"The fisherman rouses the heavy net from the water, filled with the day's catch. "

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verb

To raise; to make erect.

Examples :

"The alarm clock roused her from a deep sleep. "

body action physiology

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verb

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

Examples :

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

attitude communication language

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noun

An official ceremony over drinks.

Examples :

"The university often holds rouses to celebrate faculty retirements and award research grants. "

ritual drink culture

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noun

A carousal; a festival; a drinking frolic.

Examples :

"The end-of-year office party always devolves into loud rouses, much to the chagrin of the building's security guard. "

festival drink entertainment

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noun

Wine or other liquor considered an inducement to mirth or drunkenness; a full glass; a bumper.

Examples :

"The teacher offered a rouse of wine to celebrate the students' successful project. "

drink entertainment