galvanize (v.)

  1. to stimulate to action ; ..startled him awake; galvanized into action

    [ Syn: startle , galvanise ]

  2. cover with zinc; galvanize steel

    [ Syn: galvanise ]

  3. stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock

    [ Syn: galvanise ]

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