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galvanize

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galvanize
verb
the letter managed to galvanize him into action:
jolt, shock, startle, impel, stir, spur, prod, urge, motivate, stimulate, electrify, excite, rouse, arouse, awaken, invigorate, fire, fuel, animate, vitalize, energize, exhilarate, thrill, dynamize, inspire;
get someone going;
informal light a fire under, give someone a shot in the arm, give someone a kick;
rare inspirit, incentivize.
antonyms demotivate.
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