galvanized

Definitions

Coated with a protective layer of zinc to prevent rusting.

Shocked or excited into taking sudden action.

Examples

The news of the impending tax hike galvanized the local community into organizing a protest.

The steel beams were galvanized to prevent them from rusting in the harsh coastal climate.

Synonyms

stimulated energized spurred motivated roused excited incited

Antonyms

discouraged deterred demotivated uninspired lethargic apathetic stagnant