arousal (n)
rousing (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def the act of arousing
examples the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions
Outgoing links
Hypernym change of state
Derivationally related form rousing → rouse
Derivationally related form arousal → arouse
Hyponym awakening, wakening, waking up; excitation, excitement; incitation, incitement; inflammation, inflaming; inspiration, stirring; stimulation; titillation
Incoming links
Hyponym change of state
Hypernym awakening, wakening, waking up; excitation, excitement; incitation, incitement; inflammation, inflaming; inspiration, stirring; stimulation; titillation
Derivationally related form arouse → arousal
Derivationally related form rouse → rousing

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