Meaning of the word roused in English

What does roused mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

roused

US /raʊzd/
UK /raʊzd/

Verb

1.

to awaken from sleep

Example:
The loud noise roused him from his deep sleep.
She was roused by the smell of coffee.
2.

to cause to feel angry or excited

Example:
His speech roused the crowd to action.
The injustice roused a strong sense of anger in him.
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