Associations to the word «Startle»
Noun
- Amazement
- Clap
- Knock
- Staring
- Reflex
- Flurry
- Burst
- Dismay
- Commotion
- Arousal
- Assailant
- Surprise
- Flutter
- Sulu
- Flock
- Knocking
- Splash
- Glimpse
- Pounding
- Groan
- Hearer
- Voice
- Flash
- Rapidity
- Niall
- Interruption
- Silence
- Startling
- Rumble
- Sparhawk
- Huh
- Laugh
- Predator
- Dax
- Echo
- Crouch
- Perch
- Stile
- Astonishment
- Snarl
- Whirl
- Turning
- Leap
- Snapping
- Moan
- Tone
- Expression
- Gleam
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
STARTLE, verb. (intransitive) To move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start.
STARTLE, verb. (transitive) To excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension; to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to alarm; to surprise.
STARTLE, verb. (transitive) (obsolete) To deter; to cause to deviate.
STARTLE, noun. A sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger.
Dictionary definition
STARTLE, noun. A sudden involuntary movement; "he awoke with a start".
STARTLE, verb. To stimulate to action ; "..startled him awake"; "galvanized into action".
STARTLE, verb. Move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm; "She startled when I walked into the room".
Wise words
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