Arouse and Sate

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Arouse verb - To cause to stop sleeping.

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Sate is an antonym for arouse.

Nearby Words: arousing, arousal

Sate verb - To put a complete end to (a physical need or desire).

Usage example: a huge meal that should have sated everyone's hunger

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Arouse is an antonym for sate.

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