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Rousing
Answer for the clue "Rousing ", 10 letters:
bestirring
Word definitions for bestirring in dictionaries
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
vb. (present participle of bestir English)
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
v. become active; "He finally bestirred himself" [syn: rouse ] [also: bestirring , bestirred ]
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Bestir \Be*stir"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Bestirred ; p. pr. & vb. n. Bestirring .] To put into brisk or vigorous action; to move with life and vigor; -- usually with the reciprocal pronoun. You have so bestirred your valor. --Shak. Rouse and bestir themselves ...
Usage examples of bestirring.
Undoubtedly Potzfeldt had heard his unexpected guests coming, and was bestirring himself to welcome them, though inwardly raving over having his rest so frequently disturbed.