Synonyms for galvanize
ˈgæl vəˌnaɪzgal·va·nize

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1. galvanizeverb

   To shock or stimulate into sudden activity

   Synonyms:
   startle

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1. startle, galvanize, galvaniseverb

   to stimulate to action

   "..startled him awake"; "galvanized into action"

   Synonyms:
   galvanise, start, startle, jump

2. galvanize, galvaniseverb

   cover with zinc

   "galvanize steel"

   Synonyms:
   galvanise, startle

3. galvanize, galvaniseverb

   stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock

   Synonyms:
   galvanise, startle

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1. List of paraphrases for "galvanize":

   galvanise, mobilize

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How to use galvanize in a sentence?

1. Michelle Obama:

   He used that experience and a keen sense of the political undercurrents to quickly galvanize a populist conservative movement, he was offering a set of ideas that his party had not fully embraced at the time, from strict border enforcement to tougher trade deals to less military intervention abroad.

2. Joe Baldacci:

   This will galvanize Some Maine Democrats to come together and look for a strong challenger to Sen. Brett Kavanaugh.But Collins, i think these votes really go to the heart of important progressive issues and how they affect Maine families, and I think this vote will galvanize Some Maine Democrats in Maine.

3. Pete Buttigieg:

   I believe the best way to defeat Donald Trump and deliver for the American people is to broaden and galvanize the majority that supports us on the critical issues, sen. Sanders believes in an inflexible ideological revolution that leaves out most Democrats, not to mention most Americans.

4. Peter Sutherland:

   I think a great deal has been done by UNHCR, you have to blame politicians. They've got the figures of the numbers that have died over the past 10 years in the Mediterranean. They shouldn't need a photograph to galvanize them.

5. Kevin Willard:

   I have always admired the Maryland basketball program, and being named the new head coach of one of the biggest brands in college basketball is a tremendous honor, thank you to President (Darryll) Pines and (athletic director) Damon Evans for trusting me to re-energize this proud program as we look to galvanize our passionate fan base with a gritty, hard-working style of basketball. Having coached against Maryland several times and at XFINITY Center, I know how Terp fans feel about their team and understand their expectations.