rouse
15 synonyms and 5 antonyms for rouse, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To wake someone up, or to stir them out of inactivity.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To wake someone up, or to stir them out of inactivity.
“The smell of coffee roused her from a deep sleep.”
How to use rouse
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
rouse someone from sleep
rouse suspicion
rouse the troops
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman reuser, originally describing a hawk shaking out its feathers, from Latin recūsō.
Full origin of rouse →Frequently asked questions
What does “rouse” mean?
The word “rouse” means to wake someone up, or to stir them out of inactivity. In plain terms, to wake someone up or stir up strong feeling or activity.
How do you pronounce “rouse”?
“Rouse” is pronounced ROWZ (/ˈɹaʊz/ in IPA).
How do you use “rouse” in a sentence?
Here is “rouse” used in a sentence: “The smell of coffee roused her from a deep sleep.”
What part of speech is “rouse”?
“Rouse” is a verb.
Where does the word “rouse” come from?
The word “rouse” comes from Latin. From Anglo-Norman reuser, originally describing a hawk shaking out its feathers, from Latin recūsō.
How many meanings does “rouse” have?
“Rouse” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to wake someone up, or to stir them out of inactivity.
Related words
rabble-rouse
