psych
verb (used with object)
to make happily excited or full of eager anticipation.
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
They are wise because they have psyched the people of Ireland up to absorb huge pain.
From The Guardian ● May 26, 2010