arousal - Similar and Opposite Words

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Here are the synonyms for arousal , a list of similar words for arousal from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

the act of arousing

Synonyms

• arousal
• rousing

More generic

• change of state

More specific

• awakening
• excitation
• excitement
• incitation
• incitement
• inflaming
• inflammation
• inspiration
• stimulation
• stirring
• titillation
• wakening
• waking up

Noun

mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse

Synonyms

• arousal
• foreplay
• stimulation

More generic

• sex
• sex activity
• sexual activity
• sexual practice

More specific

• caressing
• cuddling
• feel
• fondling
• hugging
• kissing
• necking
• petting
• smooching
• snuggling

Noun

awakening from sleep

Synonyms

• arousal

More generic

• wakefulness

Noun

a state of heightened physiological activity

Synonyms

• arousal

More generic

• physical condition
• physiological condition
• physiological state

More specific

• alerting
• alertness
• desire
• emotional arousal
• excitation
• innervation
• irritation
• sexual arousal

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