Galvanize

/ˈɡælvənaɪ̯z/

Scrabble:22 ptsWWF:26 pts9 letters
Definition of Galvanize

verb

  1. To coat with a thin layer of metal by electrochemical means.
  2. To coat with rust-resistant zinc.

    "to galvanize steel"

  3. To shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock.

    "Republicans are hoping a proposed gas-tax repeal will galvanize their voters."

  4. To electrify.
  5. To switch sides between Union and Confederate in the American Civil War.
Anagrams of Galvanize

No exact anagrams found for "galvanize". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "galvanize" and rearranging:

Synonyms & Antonyms

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Galvanize"

Galvanize is a 9-letter word that scores 22 points in Scrabble and 26 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Galvanize" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "galvanize" is a high-scoring word. It contains the letter Z, which is worth 10 points.