Arouse and Becalm

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Arouse verb - To cause to stop sleeping.

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Becalm is an antonym for arouse.

Nearby Words: arousing, arousal

Becalm verb - To free from distress or disturbance.

Usage example: becalmed at last, she slept soundly for the first time in weeks

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Arouse is an antonym for becalm.

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