Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /əˈraʊzər/
KK: /əˈraʊzər/
Definition
A person or thing that causes excitement or strong feelings.
Example
The movie was an arouser of deep emotions among the audience.
Conversation

I just finished reading this book that was such a great arouser of emotions.

Really? What was it about?

It tackled some deep issues, and I couldn't help but feel so connected to the characters.

Sounds interesting! I love when a story can really arouser feelings like that.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
stimulator
provoker
inciter
Antonyms
suppressor
detractor
calmer
Root Explanation
Arouser → It is formed from "arouse" (from Old English "arūsian", meaning to awaken or stir up) and "-er" (meaning a person who). An arouser is a person who awakens or stirs up feelings or emotions.
Memory Tip
Think of someone who 'awakens' or 'stirs up' feelings — that's what an arouser does.
Visually Confused Words
carouser
rouser
trouser
rouster
grouser
carouse
rouse
arose