THESAURUS

Startle Thesaurus

(intransitive) To move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start.

Synonyms for Startle

Depending on context, synonyms include start, alarm, frighten, scare, surprise, deter.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include jump, start, galvanize, shock, frighten, fear.

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What is another word for startle?

Possible synonyms include start, alarm, frighten, scare, surprise.

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