arousal
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(noun) the act of arousing; "the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions" |
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Synonyms: rousing |
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Related Words: awakening, change of state, excitation, excitement, incitation, incitement, inflaming, inflammation, inspiration, stimulation, stirring, wakening, waking up |
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(noun) awakening from sleep |
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Related Words: wakefulness |
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(noun) a state of heightened physiological activity |
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Related Words: alerting, alertness, desire, emotional arousal, physiological state, sexual arousal |
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(noun) mutual sexual stimulation prior to sexual intercourse |
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Synonyms: foreplay, stimulation |
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Related Words: caressing, cuddling, feel, feeling, fondling, hugging, kissing, necking, petting, sex, sex activity, sexual activity, smooching, snuggling |
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