Startle Meaning

There are 3 meaning(s) for word Startle

Meaning 1 : a sudden involuntary movement

    Synonyms : jump,  start
Meaning 2 : move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm

    Example : She startled when I walked into the room

    Synonyms : jump,  start
Meaning 3 : to stimulate to action

    Example : the loud noise startled him awake

    Synonyms : galvanise,  galvanize


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