Synonyms of stimulated

stimulated 1 of 2

adjective

as in energized

Synonyms & Similar Words

• energized
• invigorated
• vitalized
• galvanized
• absorbed
• enlivened
• excited
• engrossed
• engaged
• intrigued
• amused
• interested
• animated
• entertained
• charmed
• fascinated
• enthralled
• rapt
• hypnotized
• enchanted
• delighted
• captivated
• mesmerized
• beguiled
• bewitched
• pleased
• thrilled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bored
• tired
• weary
• sick
• fed up
• jaded
• sick and tired
• wearied
• disinterested
• uninterested
• apathetic
• satiated
• sated
• glutted
• surfeited

stimulated

2 of 2

verb

past tense of stimulate

1

as in aroused

to give life, vigor, or spirit to

research into alternative energy sources has been stimulated by this funding increase

Synonyms & Similar Words

• aroused
• stirred
• provoked
• energized
• enlivened
• invigorated
• awakened
• activated
• inspired
• vitalized
• excited
• animated
• electrified
• triggered
• quickened
• motivated
• revived
• vivified
• cheered
• spiked
• sparked
• strengthened
• roused
• braced
• jump-started
• lifted
• drove
• propelled
• fired
• awaked
• zipped (up)
• boosted
• jazzed (up)
• raised
• livened (up)
• awoke
• recreated
• motived
• charged
• amped (up)
• filliped
• rallied
• pepped (up)
• moved
• gingered (up)
• refreshed
• juiced up
• renewed
• impelled
• incited
• resurrected
• actuated
• waked (up)
• kindled
• woke (up)
• galvanized
• enflamed
• buoyed
• fomented
• inflamed
• infused
• reinvigorated
• instigated
• reactivated
• set off
• emboldened
• restimulated
• reawakened
• rejuvenated
• revitalized
• rekindled
• whipped (up)
• regenerated
• reenergized
• abetted
• enkindled
• fermented
• fortified
• recharged
• heartened
• turned on
• resuscitated
• re-energized
• steeled
• reanimated
• refreshened
• reawaked
• reawoke

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• killed
• dampened
• dulled
• damped
• deadened
• exhausted
• drained
• weakened
• undermined
• harassed
• fatigued
• inhibited
• wore
• suppressed
• knocked out
• sapped
• burned out
• slowed
• enervated
• wearied
• restrained
• washed out
• enfeebled
• burnt out
• debilitated
• checked
• repressed
• did in
• curbed
• fagged
• stunted
• wore out
• quenched
• quelled
• discouraged
• stilled
• jaded
• tuckered (out)
• daunted
• disheartened
• demoralized
• kayoed
• dispirited

2

as in provoked

to rouse to strong feeling or action

the government crackdown has only stimulated the citizenry to more acts of violence

Synonyms & Similar Words

• provoked
• encouraged
• aroused
• inspired
• stirred
• motivated
• sparked
• excited
• incited
• moved
• induced
• triggered
• piqued
• instigated
• impassioned
• fired (up)
• drove
• ignited
• motived
• revved (up)
• activated
• energized
• kindled
• vitalized
• inflamed
• built a fire under
• angered
• quickened
• galvanized
• fanned
• animated
• set off
• bothered
• enraged
• enflamed
• fomented
• keyed (up)
• abetted
• whipped (up)
• upset
• aggravated
• irritated
• teased
• pumped up
• raised
• fermented
• maddened
• annoyed
• taunted
• got
• exasperated
• vexed
• jeered
• galled
• vext

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• calmed
• subdued
• soothed
• appeased
• tranquillized
• tranquilized
• pacified
• placated
• mollified