arousal
/ɝˈaʊzʌl/
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Definitions
Noun
the act of arousing; "the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions"
Noun
a state of heightened physiological activity
Noun
awakening from sleep
Noun
mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse
More General Terms
change of state
physical condition
physiological condition
physiological state
sex
sex activity
sexual activity
sexual practice
wakefulness
More Specific Terms
alerting
alertness
awakening
caressing
cuddling
desire
emotional arousal
excitation
excitement
feel
fondling
hugging
incitation
incitement
inflaming
inflammation
innervation
inspiration
irritation
kissing
necking
petting
sexual arousal
smooching
snuggling
stimulation
stirring
titillation
wakening
waking up