rearousals

/ˌriːəˈraʊzəlz/
noun
  1. Multiple instances of waking up or becoming active again after a period of rest or inactivity.
    • The rearousals of old conflicts between the two families happened every holiday.
    • The patient experienced several rearousals during the night due to the noise.
    • The scientist documented multiple rearousals of the dormant virus in the lab.
  2. Multiple instances of bringing feelings, memories, or emotions back into someone's mind or heart.
    • The museum exhibit caused rearousals of curiosity in many visitors.
    • The therapy sessions led to frequent rearousals of painful memories.
    • The anniversary brought rearousals of both joy and sadness for the couple.
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