arouse vs rouse
Definitions
verb
- stimulate sexually
- call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
- cause to become awake or conscious
- stop sleeping
- summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
Examples
Football arouses a good deal of passion among its supporters.
There are few food topics that arouse as much emotion as fish and chips.
He has become gruff and cold, a far cry from the playful, expansive carouser and rabble-rouser of the film's opening scenes.
Definitions
verb
- become active
- cause to become awake or conscious
- force or drive out
- cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
Examples
Football arouses a good deal of passion among its supporters.
The battery-operated doll comes complete with walkie-talkie and a wardrobe choice of military fatigues or bolero jacket and gold trousers.
With a bit of luck, this will finally spell the end of those unforgiving hipster trousers.
