Startle - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈstɑːrtl|  American pronunciation of the word startle
Brit.  |ˈstɑːt(ə)l|  British pronunciation of the word startle

noun

- a sudden involuntary movement (syn: jump, start)

verb

- to stimulate to action (syn: galvanize)
the loud noise startled him awake
- move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm (syn: jump, start)
She startled when I walked into the room

Extra examples

I'm sorry that I startled you.

...the lightning startled the children and sent them scurrying for cover...

I was startled by the news.

He was startled beyond speech.

Sorry, I didn't mean to startle you.

I was startled to see Amanda.

She startled when I walked into the room

Don't startle her—she's a screamer.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: startle
he/she/it: startles
present participle: startling
past tense: startled
past participle: startled
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