Startle (Noun)

Meaning

A sudden involuntary movement; "he awoke with a start".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Jump
• Start

Hypernyms

• Reflex Action
• Instinctive Reflex
• Physiological Reaction
• Innate Reflex
• Inborn Reflex
• Unconditioned Reflex
• Reflex Response

Hyponyms

• Moro Reflex
• Startle Reaction
• Flinch

Related Words

• Startle (verb)