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galvanize
to shock or inspire people into taking action
Synonyms
- rouse
- mobilize
- spur
Antonyms
- discourage
- lull
- deter
galvanize in a sentence
The mayor's sudden resignation galvanized citizens who had ignored the election.
The factory closure galvanized workers to demand stronger protections.
Where it comes from
From Luigi Galvani, whose experiments linked electricity with muscular movement.
Memory hook
GALVANIZE suggests a galvanic jolt that drives people into action.
Read it in context
- The Juniper Recovery Nature