startle (74 synonym found)

Startle has 74 synonyms. The top synonyms for startle are affright, alarm, alert, amaze, arouse, astonish, astound, awe and 66 more. Another word for startle is affright. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for startle?

A common synonym for startle is affright. Other synonyms include alarm, alert, amaze, arouse.

How many synonyms does startle have?

Startle has 74 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does startle mean?

(n): a sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger (v): to move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start; to excite by sudden alarm, surprise,

Definition of startle:

(n) : a sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger
(v) : to move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start; to excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension; to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to alarm; to surprise
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Definition of startle:

(n) : a sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger
(v) : to move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start; to excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension; to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to alarm; to surprise
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