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arouse

/əˈɹaʊz/
verb
  1. To stimulate feelings.

    "The new building proposals in the village are arousing unneeded discomfort."

  2. To sexually stimulate.

    "I can't keep my eyes off the dancer; she arouses me greatly."

  3. To wake from sleep or stupor.

    "1996, Beruga (line translated by Dan Owsen), Terranigma. Nintendo of America."

Synonymssex up, turn on, animate, energize, inspire, rouse

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