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startle

verb

/ˈstɑːrtl/

Meaning

To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.

The loud noise startled the children.

surprise, shock, alarm, scare, frighten

calm, soothe, reassure

startle someone, startled expression, startling discovery

to show or exhibit; to present for others to see

to catch up with and pass someone or something; to come upon suddenly

to make blessed or holy, especially in the Roman Catholic Church, to declare a deceased person to be...

to preserve the memory of someone or something forever

To expel someone from a property, usually by legal process.

Taking part in or becoming involved in an activity or event.