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😲startle

verb
/ˈstɑːrtl/
starting startled

Meaning

To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.

Example Sentences

The loud noise startled the children.

Synonyms

surprise, shock, alarm, scare, frighten

Antonyms

calm, soothe, reassure

Collocations

startle someone, startled expression, startling discovery

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