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excite
The word “excite” has 2 syllables: ex-cite
It's pronounced as /ɪkˈsaɪt/
What is synonym and antonym for excite?
In the thesaurus, “excite” has 104 synonyms and 48 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for excite along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for excite
- abet
- accelerate
- activate
- aggravate
- agitate
- amaze
- anger
- animate
- annoy
- arouse
- astound
- awaken
- bewitch
- bother
- build a fire under
- captivate
- chafe
- charge
- charm
- delight
- discompose
- disturb
- drive
- electrify
- elicit
- enchant
- encourage
- energize
- enrage
- enthrall
- evoke
- exasperate
- exhilarate
- fan
- feed the fire
- ferment
- fire
- fire (up)
- fluster
- foment
- gall
- galvanize
- get
- goad
- hypnotize
- ignite
- impassion
- incite
- induce
- inflame
- infuriate
- inspire
- instigate
- intensify
- interest
- intoxicate
- intrigue
- irritate
- jar
- jeer
- jolt
- key (up)
- kindle
- madden
- mesmerize
- mock
- motivate
- motive
- move
- offend
- pique
- precipitate
- provoke
- pump up
- quicken
- raise
- rev (up)
- rivet
- rouse
- set off
- spark
- spellbind
- start
- stimulate
- stir
- stir up
- tantalize
- taunt
- tease
- thrill
- titillate
- touch off
- trigger
- turn on
- upset
- vex
- vitalize
- wake up
- waken
- warm
- whet
- whip (up)
- work up
- worry
Antonyms for excite
- aid
- appease
- assist
- bore
- calm
- compose
- cool
- dampen
- deaden
- deject
- demoralize
- depress
- deter
- discourage
- disenchant
- dishearten
- dispirit
- dissuade
- dull
- end
- halt
- help
- hinder
- jade
- lull
- make happy
- moderate
- mollify
- pacify
- pall
- placate
- please
- praise
- prevent
- put out
- quiet
- reassure
- repress
- retard
- slow
- soothe
- stop
- subdue
- tire
- tranquilize
- turn off
- weaken
- weary
Meanings of excite
- verb
- To make someone feel enthusiastic, happy, or eager.
Example Sentences
- The new video game will excite many children.
- The football match can excite the fans.
- Bright colors excite the baby's curiosity.
- The news about our holiday will excite everyone.
- Science experiments excite students and encourage them to learn.
On this page you'll find 152 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to excite, such as: abet, accelerate, activate, aggravate, agitate, aid, amaze.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
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