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arousing

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a·rouse  (-rouz)
v. a·roused, a·rous·ing, a·rous·es
v.tr.
1. To awaken from or as if from sleep.
2. To stir up; excite: The odd sight aroused our curiosity. See Synonyms at provoke.
3. To stimulate sexual desire in.
v.intr.
To be or become aroused.
[From rouse, on the model of such pairs as rise, arise.]
a·rousal n.
Translations
arousing [əˈraʊzɪŋ] adj (sexually) → excitant(e)


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It was decided that no time should now be lost before attempting to put our plan of escape to the test, as I could not hope to remain hidden from the Sagoths long, nor could I forever carry that bale of skins about upon my head without arousing suspicion.
At the Earth's Core by Burroughs, Edgar Rice View in context
Jogging along, the traveler took notes, studied the country, which he traversed reserved and silent, ever seeking the most plausible pretext for reaching Belle-Isle-en-Mer, and for seeing everything without arousing suspicion.
Ten Years Later by Dumas, Alexandre View in context
Arousing from the most profound of slumbers, we break the gossamer web of some dream.
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