galvanize

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Synonyms: galvanise, galvanic, galvanized, galvanizer, galvanism, balkanize, galvani, galvanizes, galvanist, calvinize

Antonyms: galvanise, galvanic, galvanized, galvanizer, galvanism, balkanize, galvani, galvanizes, galvanist, calvinize

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|broadly|dated}} To [[coat#Verb|coat]] with a layer of [[metal]] by [[electrochemical]] means.
2. {{lb|en|figurative}} To [[shock]] or [[stimulate]] into sudden activity, as if by [[electric shock]].
3. {{lb|en|archaic}} To [[electrify]], as by [[galvanism]].
4. {{lb|en|historical|US}} To switch sides between [[Union]] and [[Confederate]] in the [[American Civil War]].

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