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aroused

[uh-rouzd] / əˈraʊzd /


ADJECTIVE
agitated
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ADJECTIVE
alarmed
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ADJECTIVE
hot and bothered
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ADJECTIVE
inflamed
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The constant training has aroused the interest of her brother, 11-year-old Logan, who is also due to compete.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

What angered Scots-Irish Americans most was elite condescension, which aroused the populist uprising that put Jackson in the White House.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Stephen's reactions may not have aroused suspicion, but Hugo's did.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

Suspicions were reportedly aroused when a test-taker was seen repeatedly fidgeting with their glasses frames, according to one source briefed on the probe.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2024

Julian, politely, had been pretending not to follow this exchange, but his curiosity was aroused by this.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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