startle

[US]/ˈstɑːtl/
[UK]/ˈstɑːrtl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. to cause someone to jump or be surprised; to surprise
vi. to be frightened or surprised; to jump in surprise
n. a feeling of shock or fear

Phrases & Collocations

be startled by

startled reaction

startled expression

startling noise

Example Sentences

startle sb. out of one's wits

He startled from sleep.

A crowd of 2000 was startled near the end of the concert.

The clap of thunder startled us.

a sudden sound in the doorway startled her.

You startled me when you shouted.

the sudden appearance of her daughter startled her.

She was startled to see him looking so ill.

Startled by the sudden whistle of the train, the horse broke away.

He answered all the questions with a readiness that startled everyone present.

There was a startled look on his face when the flash bulb went off.

The startled red deer scudded the plain,

I yelled in my dream, which startled my roommate out of his sleep.

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