wachrütteln — meaning in English

English meaning

• arouse verb To stir up or bring about a feeling, reaction, or interest.
• galvanize verb To cover something with a layer of metal using an electric current.
• jolt verb To shake or push something abruptly and roughly.

Senses

wachrütteln is used for these senses in English:

• arouse (transitive) To wake from sleep or stupor; to rouse.
• galvanize (figurative) To shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock.
• jolt (transitive) To shock (someone) into taking action or being alert

arouse — full definition

1. verb To stir up or bring about a feeling, reaction, or interest.
2. verb To sexually excite someone.
3. verb To wake someone from sleep.

galvanize — full definition

1. verb To cover something with a layer of metal using an electric current.
2. verb To cover metal with zinc, using electricity, so that it will not rust.
3. verb To suddenly push someone into action, as though giving them a jolt.
4. verb To pass an electric current through something.

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