hypoarousal

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noun

A reduced level of arousal, typically paralysis in the presence of a threat.

Opposite
hyperarousal
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Meanings

nounhypoarousal (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA reduced level of arousal, typically paralysis in the presence of a threat.

Synonyms & antonyms

Opposite
hyperarousal

Origin

From hypo- + arousal.

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APA

hypoarousal. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hypoarousal

MLA

“hypoarousal.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hypoarousal. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hypoarousal,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hypoarousal.

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