Antonyms for arousal
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : uh-rouz |
| Phonetic Transcription : əˈraʊz |
Definition of arousal
Origin :- 1827, "action of arousing, a being awakened" from arouse + -al (2). Sexual association is from c.1900.
- As in inspiration : noun idea, stimulus
- As in awakening : noun making conscious or alert
- As in titillation : noun tickling
- As in erotism : noun desire
- As in eroticism : noun sexual excitement
- The sentiments aroused are different; but the arousal is the same.
- Extract from : « The Elementary Forms of the Religious Life » by Emile Durkheim
- At the slightest happening which seems to confirm suspicion there is an arousal of bad blood and a quarrel.
- Extract from : « The New Boys at Oakdale » by Morgan Scott
- We knew too well the Spirit of the Place; we waited its arousal with grave expectation.
- Extract from : « The Song of the Rappahannock » by Ira Seymour Dodd
Synonyms for arousal
- activation
- afflatus
- amativeness
- amorousness
- animating
- animus
- approach
- arousal
- awakening
- awaking
- birth
- brainchild
- brainstorm
- concupiscence
- creativity
- deep think
- elevation
- encouragement
- enlivening
- enthusiasm
- eroticism
- exaltation
- excitement
- exhilaration
- fancy
- flash
- genius
- hunch
- illumination
- impulse
- incentive
- incitement
- inflatus
- influence
- insight
- kindling
- libidinousness
- libido
- lust
- lustfulness
- motivation
- motive
- muse
- notion
- passion
- provocation
- prurience
- pruriency
- rebirth
- renewal
- revelation
- revival
- rousing
- rumble
- spark
- spur
- stimulation
- stirring up
- thought
- thrill
- titillation
- vision
- vivication
- waking
- waking up
- whim
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