Synonyms of galvanizes

galvanizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of galvanize

as in excites

to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings

theatergoers were galvanized by the actor's powerhouse performance as Hamlet

Synonyms & Similar Words

• excites
• thrills
• electrifies
• inspires
• delights
• titillates
• exhilarates
• intoxicates
• intrigues
• turns on
• provokes
• stimulates
• arouses
• incites
• pumps up
• captivates
• enchants
• charges
• hypnotizes
• mesmerizes
• rivets
• enthralls
• interests
• bewitches
• tantalizes
• charms
• spellbinds

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bores
• wearies
• palls
• tires
• discourages
• demoralizes
• disheartens
• jades
• dispirits
• dejects

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of galvanizes

The shift in Natalie’s perspective galvanizes the show in two great scenes that reveal the depth of her pain and her hidden capacity for empathy. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 July 2026

For any team that goes on a run or conjures a moment of sheer drama that galvanizes its nation, those instances are instantly linked to the kits worn at the time. — Avi Creditor, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026

These abuses include the murder of inmates’ infants, a fact that galvanizes the pregnant Alouette (the father of her child, Étienne, is a quarryman) into joining a plan for escape through the Paris sewers. — Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026

The idea of a wide-open negotiation, of both personal identity and collective possibility, galvanizes the story that California tells about itself. — Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026

There can also be some element of surprise in what most galvanizes a crowd. — Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Sep. 2025

Slowly but surely, though, and with supreme awkwardness, Ned galvanizes the team. — Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025

Now an island tradition, the organization galvanizes a record number of trans people each year to experience Fire Island, often for the first time. — Fran Tirado, Them., 4 Sep. 2025

Scott’s bold move galvanizes them both, prompting Ilya to accept Shane’s invitation to join the Montreal player at his secluded lakeside cottage. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019