 excitation |
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| 1. | [ noun ] the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland | |
| Synonyms: | irritation innervation | |
| Related terms: | arousal irritate | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up | |
| Synonyms: | excitement inflammation fervour fervor | |
| Examples: | "his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled" "he tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation" |
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| Related terms: | emotional_arousal sensation fever_pitch excite stimulate stimulate exciting unexciting | |
| 3. | [ noun ] something that excites | |
| Synonyms: | excitement | |
| Examples: | "he looked forward to the excitements of the day" |
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| Related terms: | arousal thrill chiller agitate | |
| Similar spelling: |
exudation excitative excitatory equitation |
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