Antonyms for Arouse (opposite meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (deprive of energy):
de-energise, de-energizeWordNet sense 2 (cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to):
calm, sedate, tranquilize, tranquillize, tranquilliseWordNet sense 3 (make fall asleep):
cause to sleepWordNet sense 4 (change from a waking to a sleeping state):
fall asleep, drop off, dope off, doze off, drift off, drowse off, flake out, nod offFrom the ODE community, based on WordNetadd/edit