Arouse and Bore

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Arouse verb - To cause to stop sleeping.

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Bore is an antonym for arouse in excite topic.

Nearby Words: arousing, arousal

Bore verb - To make a hole or series of holes in.

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Arouse is an antonym for bore.

Nearby Words: boring, bored, borer

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