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Verb
S:
(v)
bestir
,
rouse
(become active)
"He finally bestirred himself"
S:
(v)
rout out
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drive out
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force out
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rouse
(force or drive out)
"The police routed them out of bed at 2 A.M."
S:
(v)
agitate
,
rouse
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turn on
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charge
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commove
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excite
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charge up
(cause to be agitated, excited, or roused)
"The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks"
S:
(v)
awaken
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wake
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waken
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rouse
,
wake up
,
arouse
(cause to become awake or conscious)
"He was roused by the drunken men in the street"; "Please wake me at 6 AM."