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   startle

   /ˈstɑːtl/

   verb

   • 1. cause to feel sudden shock or alarm: "a sudden sound in the doorway startled her"

   Word Origin Old Englishsteartlian ‘kick, struggle’, from the base of start. The early sense gave rise to ‘move quickly, caper’ (typically said of cattle), whence ‘cause to react with fear’ (late 16th century).

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   • 1. startler noun

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   What is a startle verb?

   • Definition of startle verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary to surprise somebody suddenly in a way that slightly shocks or frightens them startle somebody/something I didn't mean to startle you. The explosion startled the horse. I was startled by her question. She was startled into a little cry of surprise.

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   What does startle mean?

   • Blossom Word Game Pick the best words! Commonly Confused Words Quiz Vol. 2 A quiz to (peak/peek/pique) your interest. The meaning of STARTLE is to move or jump suddenly (as in surprise or alarm). How to use startle in a sentence.

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   What is a simple example of a startle?

   • present simple: I startle, you startle [...] past simple: I startled, you startled [...] • surprise, shock, alarm, frighten [...] These examples have been automatically selected and may contain sensitive content that does not reflect the opinions or policies of Collins. Read more

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   What does start mean?

   • More at start. startle (third-person singular simple present startles, present participle startling, simple past and past participle startled) (intransitive) To move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start.

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   Where did the word startle come from?

   • The earliest known use of the verb startle is in the Old English period (pre-1150). startle is of multiple origins. Apparently partly a word inherited from Germanic. Probably partly formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: start v., ‑le suffix 3.

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   What does it mean if something unexpected startles you?

   • If something sudden and unexpected startles you, it surprises and frightens you slightly. [...] present simple: I startle, you startle [...] past simple: I startled, you startled [...] • surprise, shock, alarm, frighten [...]

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   Startle is a verb that means to move or jump suddenly, or to frighten or surprise someone. It can also be a noun that means a sudden mild shock. See synonyms, examples, word history and related articles.

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   Startle definition: to disturb or agitate suddenly as by surprise or alarm.. See examples of STARTLE used in a sentence.

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   Startle is a verb that means to cause someone or something to become frightened or surprised. It has multiple origins and meanings, some of which are obsolete. See examples, pronunciation and related words.

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   Startle means to cause or experience a sudden involuntary movement or shock, often from surprise or alarm. See synonyms, related terms, translations and usage examples of startle in different contexts.

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    Sep 28, 2024 · Startle is a verb meaning to move suddenly or be excited on feeling alarm, or a noun meaning a sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm. Learn the etymology, pronunciation, synonyms, derived terms, and translations of startle from Wiktionary.