stimulating vs rousing

stimulating is not a noun while rousing is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
stimulating	No	Yes	No	No
rousing	Yes	Yes	No	No

stimulating (noun)	rousing (noun)
	the act of arousing

stimulating (adjective)	rousing (adjective)
rousing or quickening activity or the senses	rousing to activity or heightened action as by spurring or goading
making lively and cheerful	capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement
that stimulates