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arouse Antonyms

Opposite of arouse

Because the opposite of arouse shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To evoke or awaken a feeling, emotion, or response.

Usage Example

"The sudden change in the company's financial strategy began to allay suspicion among the shareholders."

Strongest
allay
quell
suppress
Strong
pacify
calm
dampen
soothe
stifle

• verb (Context 2)

To excite or stimulate someone sexually.

Usage Example

"The romantic novel was written to captivate and turn off its readers."

Strongest
turn off
Strong
repulse
repel

• verb (Context 3)

To awaken someone from sleep or a state of inactivity.

Usage Example

"The loud knocking on the front door finally managed to lull the sleeping watchman."

Strongest
lull
Strong
sedate
pacify

Similar words to arouse

Words similar to arouse shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

rouse
turn on
provoke
awaken
wake up
evoke
stir up
wake
See all synonyms of arouse

• Nearby Words

aromatically
around
arousal
arouse
arpeggio
arraign
arraignment

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Arouse. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/arouse
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