Synonyms of galvanize
84 similar words
Another word for galvanize is electrogalvanize. Other synonyms of galvanize are electroplate, zinc, animate, electrify and startle.
Synonyms and similar words for galvanize
verbTo coat with a layer of metal by electrochemical means.
- electrogalvanizeTo coat (an object made of steel) with rust-resistant zinc via electroplating.
- electroplateTo coat (an object) with a thin layer of metal using electrolysis.
verbTo coat with a layer of zinc (for rust resistance) by electrochemical means.
- zincTo electroplate with zinc.
verbTo shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock.
- animateTo give spirit or vigour to; to stimulate or enliven; to inspirit.
- electrifyTo supply electricity to; to charge with electricity.
- startle
- urge
- awaken
- enflame figuratively
- enkindle figurativelyTo kindle; to arouse or evoke.
- enthrillTo cause to thrill.
- exciteTo arouse or bring out (e.g. feelings); to stimulate.
- exhilarateTo excite, to thrill.
- fillipTo drive as if by a fillip (noun sense 1); to excite, stimulate, whet.
- fire figurativelyTo inflame; to irritate, as the passions.
- fire the blood
- gin upTo stir up, stimulate, enliven, incite.
- ignite figurativelyTo spark off (something), to trigger.
- inflame figurativelyTo excite or intensify (a feeling, such as an appetite or passion), especially to an excessive or unnatural level.
- intoxicate figurativelyTo excite to enthusiasm or madness.
- kindle figuratively
- quickenTo put (someone or something) in a state of activity or vigour comparable to life; to excite, to rouse.
- rouseOriginally chiefly followed by up: to cause (an emotional reaction, a feeling, etc.); to excite, to incite, to stir up.
- send slangTo get one going; move to excitement or rapture; to delight or thrill.
- set fire to figuratively
- set on fire figurativelyTo arouse passionate feelings in.
- sharpen figuratively
- stir the blood
- thrill
- vitaliseTo make more vigorous; to invigorate or stimulate.
- wakeTo put in motion or action; to arouse; to excite.
- warm the blood
- whet figurativelyTo make more keen or to stimulate (someone's appetite, interest, etc.); to hone, to sharpen.
- wind upTo excite.
- work upTo raise; to excite; to stir up.
- actuate
- goose
- fuel
- light a fire underTo motivate or encourage (someone) to start sooner or move faster.
- sting
- bring about
- draw
- drive
- encourage
- egg onTo encourage or coax (a person) to do something, especially something foolhardy or reckless.
- engender
- evoke
- foment
- goad
- impel
- incite
- induce
- instigate
- invoke
- lash
- motiveTo prompt or incite by a motive or motives; to move.
- motivate
- obligate
- oblige
- push
- promote
- prompt
- provoke
- set off
- spark offTo initiate something by providing the necessary conditions.
- spur
- spur onTo spur or urge (someone) to do something.
- stimulate
- stir
- stir up
- stoke figuratively
- tempt
- whip up
- exagitate obsoleteTo excite, stir up.
- exsuscitate obsoleteTo rouse; to excite.
- suscitate obsoleteTo rouse; to excite; to call into life and action.
- yerk Scotland, obsoleteTo rouse or excite.
- abet obsolete
- cheer obsolete
- grill Scotland, US
- move obsolete
verbTo electrify, as by galvanism.
- electricalizeTo electrify.
- electricizeTo electrify.
- electrizeSynonym of electrify.
Meaning of galvanize
- verb To coat with a layer of metal by electrochemical means.
- verb To coat with a layer of zinc (for rust resistance) by electrochemical means.
- verb To shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock.
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Questions about synonyms of galvanize
- What is another word for galvanize?
- Galvanize has 84 synonyms on Word.ws, such as electrogalvanize, electroplate, zinc, animate, electrify, startle, urge and awaken.
- What does galvanize mean?
- Galvanize means to coat with a layer of metal by electrochemical means.
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