verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To stimulate again.
2. 2
   To "awaken" a previously lost or hidden memory (engram) from the past, in (a person).

   "The sound of firecrackers restimulated the war veteran, and he felt tired for several days after."

Example

More examples

"The sound of firecrackers restimulated the war veteran, and he felt tired for several days after."

Etymology

From re- + stimulate.

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