rouse 
/ˈraʊz/ verb
rous·es; roused; rous·ing /ˈraʊz/ verb [+ obj] somewhat formal 1 : to wake (someone) from sleep
▪ He was roused (from sleep) by a loud crash. ▪ I've been unable to rouse her. — sometimes used figuratively ▪ He stood staring into space until he was roused by a tap on his shoulder. ▪ The music roused their spirits. 2 : to cause (someone who is tired or not interested) to become active
▪ What will it take to rouse voters (from their indifference)? ▪ I was so tired I could barely rouse myself to prepare dinner. 3 a : to cause (an emotional response) in someone
▪ His comments roused [=aroused] the anger of many military leaders.
b : to make (a person or animal) angry
▪ These animals are dangerous when roused. ▪ She was roused to anger by their indifference. 4 : to cause (something) to happen
▪ The report roused [=(more commonly) aroused] speculation.
▪ He was roused (from sleep) by a loud crash. ▪ I've been unable to rouse her. — sometimes used figuratively ▪ He stood staring into space until he was roused by a tap on his shoulder. ▪ The music roused their spirits.
▪ What will it take to rouse voters (from their indifference)? ▪ I was so tired I could barely rouse myself to prepare dinner.
▪ His comments roused [=aroused] the anger of many military leaders.
b : to make (a person or animal) angry
▪ These animals are dangerous when roused. ▪ She was roused to anger by their indifference.
▪ The report roused [=(more commonly) aroused] speculation.
