arousers
Those who excite
Arousers are people or things that arouse—that stir up feelings, interest, or physical response.
The word appears in contexts ranging from the innocent to the sexual: The film was a real arouser of public sentiment.
In erotic contexts, an arouser is someone or something that provokes sexual excitement.
Source of creative impulse
- incentiveReward encouraging action
- catalystAgent enabling change
- driveOperate a vehicle
- spurIncentive or heel device
impetus · motivator · stimulus · encouragement · provocation · instigation · prompt · goad
Surge of intense excitement
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- buzzContinuous low drone
elation · fervor · anticipation · electricity · passion · sensation · fever · energy
Insulting provocation
- goadIncite to action
- incitementProvoking unlawful behavior
- antagonistOne who opposes another
- instigatorOne who provokes action
agitator · challenger · provocateur · irritant · inflamer · rabble-rouser · firebrand · troublemaker
Urgent warning signal
- dawnDay's first glow
- stirringArousing strong emotion
- awakenerOne who stirs another
- reveilleMilitary dawn summons
wake-up · sunrise · morning · alertness · consciousness · reawakening · activation · quickening
Electrical contact points
- neurotransmittersChemical neural messengers
- impulsesSudden inclinations to act
- synapseNerve signal crossing point
- stimulusWhat prompts a reaction
receptor · nerve · cortex · endorphins · dopamine · norepinephrine · sensory · afferent
Methylxanthine stimulant compound
- amphetamineCentral nervous system stimulant
- cocaineAddictive stimulant narcotic
- nicotineAddictive tobacco alkaloid
- ephedrinePlant-derived airway opener
methamphetamine · espresso · guarana · theobromine · nootropic · uppers · pick-me-up · stimulant
inspiration
Source of creative impulse
spur · impetus · motivator · stimulus · encouragement · provocation · instigation · prompt · goad · spark
thrill
Surge of intense excitement
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
buzz · elation · fervor · anticipation · electricity · passion · sensation · fever · energy · hype
taunt
Insulting provocation
- goadIncite to action
- incitementProvoking unlawful behavior
- antagonistOne who opposes another
instigator · agitator · challenger · provocateur · irritant · inflamer · rabble-rouser · firebrand · troublemaker · inciter
alarm
Urgent warning signal
reveille · wake-up · sunrise · morning · alertness · consciousness · reawakening · activation · quickening · emergence
electrodes
Electrical contact points
- neurotransmittersChemical neural messengers
- impulsesSudden inclinations to act
- synapseNerve signal crossing point
stimulus · receptor · nerve · cortex · endorphins · dopamine · norepinephrine · sensory · afferent · neural
caffeine
Methylxanthine stimulant compound
- amphetamineCentral nervous system stimulant
- cocaineAddictive stimulant narcotic
- nicotineAddictive tobacco alkaloid
ephedrine · methamphetamine · espresso · guarana · theobromine · nootropic · uppers · pick-me-up · stimulant · tonic
arouserssedatives
Drugs that calm
tranquilizers · depressants · calmatives · soporifics · relaxants
arousersturn-offs
Things that repel
dampeners · inhibitors · killjoys · buzzkills · cold showers