Meaning & Definition of Startle in English
English⟶
Startle
/stɑrtəl/
noun
1. A sudden involuntary movement
- "He awoke with a start"
synonym:
- startle,
- jump,
- start
verb
1. To stimulate to action
- "..startled him awake"
- "Galvanized into action"
synonym:
- startle,
- galvanize,
- galvanise
2. Move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm
- "She startled when i walked into the room"
synonym:
- startle,
- jump,
- start
Examples of using
I didn't mean to startle you.
I didn't mean to startle you.
I didn't mean to startle you.