word
Startle
STAH-rtuhl
/ˈstɑːrtʌl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
startle
Dictionary meaning
A sudden involuntary movement.
Examples
- A sudden noise startled me awake.
- The cat was startled when I walked into the room.
Synonyms: jump
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