Words Like STARTLE
    
   We have put together a list of words that are similar to STARTLE.
    
    
    
        
            8 Alternative Words Similar to startle
   
            
               
            
            
        
       
    
    
        1 examples of startle
           
        
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        galvanized into action
    
       
    
    
        10 definitions of startle
           
        
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        To move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start.
    
    
    
 
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        To excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension; to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to alarm; to surprise.
    
    
    
 
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        To deter; to cause to deviate.
    
    
    
 
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        A sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger.
    
    
    
 
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        move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm
    
    
    
 
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        a sudden involuntary movement
    
    
    
 
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        To cause to make a quick involuntary movement or start.
    
    
    
 
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        To alarm, frighten, or surprise suddenly. See Synonyms at frighten.
    
    
    
 
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        To become alarmed, frightened, or surprised.