excites

VERB

inspire; upset

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agitate amaze anger animate annoy astound bother delight disturb energize irritate offend thrill vex work up worry

STRONG

accelerate arouse awaken chafe discompose electrify elicit evoke fire fluster foment galvanize goad incite induce inflame infuriate instigate intensify jar jolt kindle madden mock move precipitate provoke quicken rouse start stimulate taunt tease titillate waken warm whet

WEAK

feed the fire stir up touch off wake up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid assist calm depress discourage help make happy please quiet reassure soothe

STRONG

bore cool dampen deter disenchant dishearten dissuade dull end halt hinder praise prevent put out repress retard slow stop turn off weaken

WEAK

compose deaden lull moderate pacify tranquilize

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excites

"What excites me most is the scale of the connection," Roy said.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026

"He excites the fans which is imperative for a club like Liverpool. Not only can he beat players - he can bring others into the game and he can score goals which is massive."

From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026

When you think about someone eventually carrying on the “Survivor” legacy, is that something that excites you?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

Now, when he meets younger fans and budding filmmakers, their enthusiasm excites him, though it seems to cause him some consternation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026

“The scent of soot and carbon in your hair excites me with suggestions of glamorous Gotham. We must leave immediately. I must go flower in Manhattan.”

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole