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Startle (Verb)

Meaning 1

To stimulate to action; "the loud noise startled him awake"; "galvanized into action".

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Examples

  • The sudden crash of thunder startled her into alertness during the stormy night.
  • A loud clap of hands startled the performers into action as the show began.
  • Her discovery of the money galvanized her husband, startling him out of unemployment to find lucrative work.
  • The terrible news from overseas startled the entire nation into patriotic action.
  • A piercing scream from the victim startled the witnesses into assisting her immediately.

Synonyms

  • Galvanise
  • Galvanize

Hypernyms

  • Floor
  • Blow Out Of The Water
  • Ball Over
  • Take Aback

Meaning 2

Move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm; "She startled when I walked into the room".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

  • The sudden noise from the TV made me startle and knock over my cup of coffee.
  • She startled when I walked into the room and didn't see me standing there.
  • The loud bang outside made the horse startle and take off running wildly.
  • He startled at the sight of the snake slithering across his path.
  • When she opened her eyes and saw the clown standing in front of her, she startled and let out a scream.

Synonyms

  • Start
  • Jump

Related Words

  • Startle (noun)
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