Definitions

excite

[ik-sahyt] / ɪkˈsaɪt /

VERB

inspire; upset

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agitate amaze anger animate annoy astound bother delight disturb energize irritate offend thrill turn on vex work up worry

STRONG

accelerate arouse awaken chafe discompose electrify elicit evoke fire fluster foment galvanize goad incite induce inflame infuriate instigate intensify jar jolt kindle madden mock move precipitate provoke quicken rouse start stimulate taunt tease titillate waken warm whet

WEAK

feed the fire stir up touch off wake up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid assist calm depress discourage help make happy please quiet reassure soothe

STRONG

bore cool dampen deter disenchant dishearten dissuade dull end halt hinder praise prevent put out repress retard slow stop turn off weaken

WEAK

compose deaden lull moderate pacify tranquilize

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Investors are likely not getting too excited that the war’s end is imminent.

From Barron's

According to a report from Pew Research External link, 50% of U.S. adults say the increased use of AI in daily life makes them feel more concerned than excited.

From Barron's

It’s an exciting time for space businesses, but not all space news is good news.

From Barron's

Looking to what’s ahead, what are you really excited about following this album?

From Los Angeles Times

Male jewel beetles, having evolved to respond to the exciting sight, are known to mistake orange peels for potential mates and die in a fruitless attempt to impregnate them.

From The Wall Street Journal

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