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galvanized

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ˈɡæɫvəˌnaɪzd// gal·va·nized Archaic

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.


SIMPLE

The community felt galvanized by the new environmental report.

CONTEXTUAL

The local residents were galvanized into action after the council announced plans to close the park.

COMPLEX

A galvanized electorate can shift the political landscape overnight, provided that the initial spark of outrage is channeled into a sustainable movement for reform.

Synonyms
Usage

Often follows a linking verb or appears in the passive voice with the preposition 'into' or 'by'.

Pitfall

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.

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