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
Example sentences :
  • 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

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