wachrütteln — meaning in English

English meaning

• arouse verb To stir up or bring about a feeling, reaction, or interest.
• galvanize verb To coat with a layer of metal by electrochemical means.
• 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 coat with a layer of metal by electrochemical means.
2. verb To coat with a layer of zinc (for rust resistance) by electrochemical means.
3. verb To shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock.
4. verb To electrify, as by galvanism.

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