noun
- the act of rousing or the state of being roused; arousal or awakening
Usage: archaic; rare
Examples
- The sudden rousement of the sleeping village came with the dawn bells.
- His speech caused a great rousement among the crowd.
- The rousement from her deep sleep was gradual and peaceful.
- The captain called for the rousement of all hands on deck.
- There was a general rousement of interest in the new proposal.