startle
/stˈɑɹtəl/ · 2 syllables
Meaning
verb
- to stimulate to action
“the loud noise startled him awake” - move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm
“She startled when I walked into the room”
noun
- a sudden involuntary movement
“he awoke with a start”
Synonyms for startle
Words that rhyme with startle
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