2. (noun)rally, rallying 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"
8. (verb)muster, rally, summon, come up, muster up gather or bring together
"muster the courage to do something"; "she rallied her intellect"; "Summon all your courage"
9. (verb)rally, rebound return to a formercondition "The jilted lover soon rallied and found new friends"; "The stock market rallied"
10. (verb)tease, razz, rag, cod, tantalize, tantalise, bait, taunt, twit, rally, ride 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"