Aroused and Dozing

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Aroused adjective - Aroused to action.

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Dozing is an antonym for aroused.

Nearby Words: arousing, arousal

Dozing adjective - Being in a state of suspended consciousness.

Usage example: the dozing dog was running—at least in his dream

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Aroused is an antonym for dozing.

Nearby Words: dozy, doze, dozed

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