uzbuditi

1. to excite; to thrill
   Ta vest ga je jako uzbudila. — The news really excited him.
   Film nije uspeo da uzbudi publiku. — The film failed to excite the audience.
2. (uzbuditi se) to get excited; to get worked up
   Nemoj da se uzbudiš, sve je u redu. — Don't get worked up, everything's fine.
   Deca su se uzbudila kad su videla poklone. — The kids got excited when they saw the presents.
3. (of the public, people) to stir up; to agitate
   Skandal je uzbudio celu javnost. — The scandal stirred up the whole public.
4. (sexually) to arouse
   Njegov dodir ju je uzbudio. — His touch aroused her.

In the sense 'get excited' it takes se: uzbuditi se zbog nečega.