 arousal |
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| 1. | [ noun ] the act of arousing | |
| Synonyms: | rousing | |
| Examples: | "the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions" |
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| Related terms: | change_of_state stimulation excitation incitation awakening titillation inflammation inspiration agitate | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a state of heightened physiological activity | |
| Related terms: | physiological_state desire sexual_arousal alertness emotional_arousal excitation | |
| 3. | [ noun ] awakening from sleep | |
| Related terms: | wakefulness wake_up | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (biology,sexuality) mutual sexual stimulation prior to sexual intercourse | |
| Synonyms: | stimulation foreplay | |
| Related terms: | sexual_activity caressing feeling | |
| Similar spelling: |
argal Arzola arugula argali Arguello Arguelles |
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