Startle (Verb)

Meaning ¹

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

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

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.

Synonyms

• Start
• Jump

Related Words

• Startle (noun)