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STARTLE

Definition:

1. [noun] a sudden involuntary movement; "he awoke with a start"
   Synonyms: jump, start
   
   
2. [verb] to stimulate to action ; "..startled him awake"; "galvanized into action"
   Synonyms: galvanize, galvanise
   
   
3. [verb] move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm; "She startled when I walked into the room"
   Synonyms: jump, start
   
   

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Related Words:

• shy
• boggle
• rear back
• startle response, startle reaction
• startle reflex, Moro reflex
• wince, flinch

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