startle
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(noun) a sudden involuntary movement: "he awoke with a start" |
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Synonyms: jump, start |
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Related Words: Moro reflex, flinch, physiological reaction, reflex, startle reaction, startle reflex, startle response, wince |
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(verb) to stimulate to action : "..startled him awake." |
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Synonyms: galvanize |
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Related Words: ball over, blow out of the water, floor, shock, stun, take aback |
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(verb) move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm; "She startled when I walked into the room" |
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Synonyms: jump, start |
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Related Words: boggle, move, rear back, shy |
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