Synonyms of roust

roust

verb

as in to wake

to force (someone or something) to move from a place

The soldiers were rousted from their beds before sunrise.

Related Words

• wake
• awaken
• rouse
• awake
• raise
• waken
• rout
• arouse
• revive
• knock up
• stir
• stimulate
• provoke
• disturb
• reawaken
• excite
• bestir
• agitate
• rewake

Dissimilar Words

• hypnotize
• lull
• mesmerize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of roust

At this point, many comedians would have given up, perhaps abandoning Jarle for better comedy, but Conan needles and cajoles him just enough to roust his spirits. — Stephen Rodrick, Variety, 18 Apr. 2024

The European folk roots of Ferrell's work felt front and center with the arrangement and should roust crowds potentially baking in the sun at Denver's Empower Field at Mile High. — Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 22 Mar. 2024

Their combination of sprightly cuteness, small size and determination — they were originally bred to roust badgers — endear them to many. — Jennifer Peltz, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2024

For the first time in 18 months, Pyle slept in a private room with a locked door and without fear that someone would roust him at night or steal his belongings. — Chris Serres, Star Tribune, 13 Mar. 2021