Synonyms for Rouse (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (become active):
bestir
WordNet sense 2 (force or drive out):
rout out, force out, drive out
WordNet sense 3 (cause to be agitated, excited, or roused):
agitate, charge, excite, commove, turn on, charge up
WordNet sense 4 (cause to become awake or conscious):
arouse, awaken, wake, waken, wake up
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