rearousal

/ˌriːəˈraʊzəl/
noun
  1. The act or process of waking up or becoming active again after a period of rest or inactivity.
    • After a long nap, the baby's rearousal was gentle and gradual.
    • The rearousal of the volcano after centuries of dormancy surprised the scientists.
    • The rearousal of public interest in the old movie led to a special screening.
  2. The act of bringing a feeling, memory, or emotion back into someone's mind or heart.
    • The song triggered a rearousal of anger that she had buried for years.
    • The old photograph caused a rearousal of nostalgia for her childhood home.
    • His speech led to a rearousal of hope among the community.
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