galvanized
adj.adj. feeling suddenly motivated or excited to take action. It describes someone who has been shocked into doing something important.
adj. stimulated into sudden activity or excitement, often through a shock or a powerful appeal. Frequently used to describe a group or individual responding to a crisis.
The community felt galvanized by the new environmental report.
The local residents were galvanized into action after the council announced plans to close the park.
A galvanized electorate can shift the political landscape overnight, provided that the initial spark of outrage is channeled into a sustainable movement for reform.
Often follows a linking verb or appears in the passive voice with the preposition 'into' or 'by'.
The speech galvanized to the crowdThe speech galvanized the crowdWhen used as a verb, it is transitive and takes a direct object without a preposition.