galvanized

(verb) to stimulate to action . Synonyms: startle, galvanize, galvanise. Examples: "..startled him awake." "Galvanized into action."

(verb) cover with zinc. Synonyms: galvanize, galvanise. Example: "Galvanize steel."

(verb) stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock. Synonyms: galvanize, galvanise.