1
to awaken;to arouse from sleep
その物音が私を眠りから覚まさせた。
The noise awoke me from my sleep.
2
to bring to one's senses;to disabuse (someone of)
3
to sober up
酔いを覚ますために散歩に出かけた。
I went for a walk to try to sober up.
4
only applies to
醒ます
to dampen;to throw a damper on;to spoil
See also:
冷ます (さます)
Other forms
醒ます 【さます】