Words Like STARTLE

We have put together a list of words that are similar to STARTLE.

8 Alternative Words Similar to startle

1 Jump Noun      Synonym Words Like Jump
2 Start Noun      Synonym Words Like Start
3 Reflex Noun      Synonym Words Like Reflex
4 Floor Verb      Synonym Words Like Floor
5 Move Verb      Synonym Words Like Move
6 Surprise Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Surprise
7 Boggle Verb      Hyponym Words Like Boggle
8 Jackrabbit Verb      Hyponym Words Like Jackrabbit

1 examples of startle

1 galvanized into action

10 definitions of startle

1 To move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start.
2 To excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension; to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to alarm; to surprise.
3 To deter; to cause to deviate.
4 A sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger.
5 to stimulate to action
6 move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm
7 a sudden involuntary movement
8 To cause to make a quick involuntary movement or start.
9 To alarm, frighten, or surprise suddenly. See Synonyms at frighten.
10 To become alarmed, frightened, or surprised.
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