Startle has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
a sudden involuntary movement
"he awoke with a start"
2
A sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger.
Verb
1
to stimulate to action
"the loud noise startled him awake"
"galvanized into action"
2
move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm
"She startled when I walked into the room"
3
To move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start.
Example Sentences
"he awoke with a start"
noun
"the loud noise startled him awake"
verb
"galvanized into action"
verb
"She startled when I walked into the room"
verb
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