galvanize
/ˈɡælvənaɪ̯z/verb
To make people suddenly feel strongly enough about something that they take action.
Example sentences
- “The flood galvanized neighbors to build a new barrier along the river.”
- “Her speech galvanized the team after a terrible first half.”
- “The scandal galvanized voters who usually stay home.”
Often in the pattern 'galvanize someone into action' or 'galvanize support'. In industry it also means to coat steel with zinc against rust.