Arousal

Synonyms of arousal

• excitement
• stimulation
• awakening

Antonyms of arousal

• apathy
• tranquility
• calmness

Collocations of arousal

sexual arousal

Frequency: 80 %

The movie contained scenes of explicit sexual arousal.

physical arousal

Frequency: 70 %

Exercise can lead to physical arousal and increased heart rate.

emotional arousal

Frequency: 65 %

The emotional arousal caused by the speech was palpable in the room.

mental arousal

Frequency: 45 %

The puzzle game provided a mental arousal that kept players engaged.

Idiomatic Expressions for arousal

• Phrase: arousal of suspicion
  Meaning: To cause someone to become suspicious or doubtful about something.
  Usage: His constant lies led to the arousal of suspicion among his friends.