What is "startle" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "startle": a sudden involuntary movement

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /ˈstɑɹt.(ə)l/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈstɑːt.(ə)l/

Meaning of "startle": to stimulate to action

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /ˈstɑɹt.(ə)l/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈstɑːt.(ə)l/

Meaning of "startle": move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /ˈstɑɹt.(ə)l/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈstɑːt.(ə)l/

Synonyms:

alarm, shock, astound, agitate, shake up, amaze, stagger, astonish, awe, stun, scare, terrify, terrorize, fright, floor, spring, spook, affright, jump, start, consternate, bolt, rock, give a turn, make jump, scare to death, spring something on, take aback,

Antonyms:

calm, reassure, soothe, comfort, bore, expect, compose,