Synonyms of galvanising

Verb


1. startle, galvanize, galvanise, shock, floor, ball over, blow out of the water, take aback

usage: to stimulate to action ; "..startled him awake"; "galvanized into action"

2. galvanize, galvanise, coat, surface

usage: cover with zinc; "galvanize steel"

3. galvanize, galvanise, shock

usage: stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock

Adjective


1. electric, galvanic, galvanizing, galvanising, exciting (vs. unexciting)

usage: affected by emotion as if by electricity; thrilling; "gave an electric reading of the play"; "the new leader had a galvanic effect on morale"

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