Galvanize Meaning, Definitions, Synonyms & Antonyms

Galvanize [gal-vuh-nahyz]

VERB

To make someone excited about some issue or idea that they get into action about it.

Example

"Many leaders were trying to galvanize public against the farm laws."

"Racial tortures by police forces galvanized the public and resulted in a country-wide movement."

Synonyms

Arouse, Astonish, Energize, Excite, Exhilarate, Thrill, Motivate, Awaken

Antonyms

Bore, Calm, Depress, Discourage, Quiet, Deaden, Comfort, Demotivate