galvanize

verb
/ˈɡælvənaɪz/

Meaning

to shock or excite someone into taking action; to coat iron or steel with a protective layer of zinc

Example Sentences

The speech galvanized the crowd into action.

Example Expressions

galvanize into action

Synonyms

motivate, inspire, stimulate, provoke, energize

Antonyms

discourage, demotivate, weaken

Collocations

galvanize support, galvanize people, galvanize into action

Related Vocabularies

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to officially or legally prohibit something

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