roust

American  

[roust] / raʊst /

verb (used with object)

1. to rout, as from a place.

   to roust someone out of bed.

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roust British  

/ raʊst /

verb

1. to rout or stir, as out of bed

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Etymology

Origin of roust

First recorded in 1650–60; perhaps alteration of rouse ¹

Example Sentences

The only thing that could roust me from my peaceful slumber was the most grotesque vision imaginable: an undulating river of red lights in front of me.

From Los Angeles Times

Thousands fled Maui after the fires rousted them from their resort hotels and sent them scrambling from their sun chairs on Tuesday.

From Seattle Times

I tried rousting them by leaning into them and whispering, “Velia, Delia, wake up. Wake up girls,” but they were out cold, so I closed my eyes and prayed.

From Literature

It's getting increasingly difficult to find a place to sleep for the night without being rousted by police.

From Salon

Pinto, whose family fled Venezuela after her husband, an ex-government soldier, disobeyed orders to roust another family, said she and other migrants understand that their path to economic stability will be long.

From Washington Post