galvanizing

VERB

inspire, stimulate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arouse astonish energize excite frighten invigorate jolt motivate provoke shock spur startle stir stun

STRONG

animate awaken commove electrify fire innervate move pique prime quicken thrill vitalize wake

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bore calm comfort compose depress discourage dissuade expect lull quiet

STRONG

deaden dishearten dull

WEAK

deter disparage retard

Example Sentences

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The galvanizing anthem, written for the film by Stephen Schwartz, was a technical and emotional feat.

From Los Angeles Times

“North” was a galvanizing book for its bog poems as well as sequences such as “Singing School” and “Whatever You Say Say Nothing”:

From The Wall Street Journal

Much more galvanizing as a combo platter of high-wattage persuasion and dominance is Chad L. Coleman in his handful of scenes as Don King.

From Los Angeles Times

Mamdani, 34, a state assemblyman, decisively beat Cuomo in the Democratic primary, galvanizing young voters with a campaign focused on lower rent, free child care and subsidized public transportation.

From The Wall Street Journal

The network is leaning into its heritage as the home of the league from 1990 to 2002, when Michael Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to six championships, galvanizing fan interest to new heights.

From Los Angeles Times