exciter

Definitions of exciter
  1. verb
    try to stir up public opinion
    synonyms: aiguillonner, ameuter, dresser contre, fouetter, inciter à, pousser
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    type of:
    provoquer, stimuler
    provide the needed stimulus for
  2. verb
    stimulate sexually
    synonyms: allumer
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    types:
    tenter
    try to seduce
    type of:
    remuer, secouer
    stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
  3. verb
    make (one's senses) more acute
    synonyms: approfondir, intensifier, s'intensifier
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    type of:
    intensifier, renforcer
    make more intense, stronger, or more marked
  4. verb
    stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
    synonyms: remuer, secouer
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    aviver
    stimulate
    allumer
    stimulate sexually
    apeurer, effrayer, faire peur
    cause fear in
    chatouiller, exalter, titiller, émoustiller
    feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
    provoquer, tenter
    give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting
    enivrer, exalter
    fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
    animer, enthousiasmer
    heighten or intensify
    chatouiller, titiller, émoustiller
    excite pleasurably or erotically
    angoisser, terrifier, terroriser, épouvanter
    fill with terror; frighten greatly
    intimider
    make timid or fearful
    effrayer, horrifier
    fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised
    tenter
    try to seduce
    exalter, ravir
    fill with sublime emotion
    donner du courage, encourager
    inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
    type of:
    aviver, provoquer, soulever, éveiller
    call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
  5. verb
    provoke or stir up
    synonyms: ameuter, inciter
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    type of:
    provoquer, stimuler
    provide the needed stimulus for
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