Startle (Noun)

Meaning

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

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

• She was taken aback by the sudden startle as the firework exploded loudly behind her.
• The unexpected noise caused a startle that made him jump out of his seat.
• He was still recovering from the startle he experienced when the alarm clock went off under his pillow.
• The sudden movement was a startle that caught everyone's attention in the quiet library.
• Her startle was so intense that she spilled coffee all over her shirt when the dog barked loudly.

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)