rally

Noun

• (sports) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes
  • after a short rally Connors won the point
    

• an automobile race run over public roads

• a marked recovery of strength or spirits during an illness

• the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort
  • he singled to start a rally in the 9th inning
    
  • he feared the rallying of their troops for a counterattack
    

• a large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm

Verb

• harass with persistent criticism or carping
  • The children teased the new teacher
    
  • Don't ride me so hard over my failure
    
  • His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie
    

• return to a former condition
  • The jilted lover soon rallied and found new friends
    
  • The stock market rallied
    

• gather or bring together
  • muster the courage to do something
    
  • she rallied her intellect
    
  • Summon all your courage
    

• call to arms; of military personnel

• gather
  • drum up support
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  exchange , rallying , mass meeting , rebound , muster , summon , come up , muster up , call up , mobilize , mobilise , beat up , drum up
• Antonyms: 
  demobilize , inactivate , demobilise