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EXCITATION Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word excitation. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word excitation. (close relations)
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excitement
nounn
noun

• the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

• the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up

• something that agitates and arouses

• disturbance usually in protest

fervor
nounn
noun

• feelings of great warmth and intensity

• the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up

fervour
nounn
noun

• the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up

• feelings of great warmth and intensity

inflammation
nounn
noun

• a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat

• the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up

• arousal to violent emotion

• the act of setting something on fire

innervation
nounn
noun

• the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland

• the distribution of nerve fibers to an organ or body region

irritation
nounn
noun

• the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

• a sudden outburst of anger

• (pathology) abnormal sensitivity to stimulation

• the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland

• an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress

• unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment

• the act of troubling or annoying someone

Best Hypernyms For EXCITATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for excitation, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
arousal activity agitation excitement exhilaration provocation rousing stimulation thrill unrest
Phrases (1)
emotional arousal

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