Synonyms of galvanise

Verb

1. startle, galvanize, galvanise, shock, floor, ball over, blow out of the water, take aback

usage: to stimulate to action ; "..startled him awake"; "galvanized into action"

2. galvanize, galvanise, coat, surface

usage: cover with zinc; "galvanize steel"

3. galvanize, galvanise, shock

usage: stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock