Galvanizing

Pronunciation: /ˈɡælvəˌnaɪz/

Galvanizing (verb)

  1. To inspire someone to take action or to become more active.
  2. To cause someone to react strongly or suddenly, often in a surprising way.

Examples

  • The speech can galvanize people to support the cause.
  • The news may galvanize individuals to take immediate action.

Common collocations: galvanize support, galvanize change, galvanize response, galvanize movement

Synonyms of Galvanizing

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Galvanizing

  • — to discourage someone from taking action.
  • — to persuade someone not to do something.