startles

[US]/ˈstɑːt(ə)lz/
[UK]/ˈstɑrt(əlz)/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.plural of startle, a sudden shock or surprise
v.third person singular of startle, to cause someone to feel sudden shock or surprise

Phrases & Collocations

startles easily

startles quickly

startles the audience

startles at noise

startles the child

startles the dog

startles me

startles everyone

startles with sound

startles the crowd

Example Sentences

the loud noise startles the birds in the trees.

she startles easily when someone sneaks up behind her.

the sudden movement startles the cat and it jumps away.

his unexpected arrival startles everyone at the party.

the thunderstorm startles the children who are playing outside.

the sudden flash of lightning startles the hikers.

the loud clap of thunder startles the dog.

she startles at the sight of the spider on the wall.

the unexpected news startles the entire team.

his sudden shout startles everyone in the room.

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