Suchen
to startle
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erschrecken, überraschen
to cause a sudden shock or surprise, resulting in a quick, involuntary reaction
Transitive: to startle a person or animal
Example
The loud clap of thunder startled the sleeping dog, causing it to jump up.
The unexpected appearance of the spider startled the arachnophobic person, who screamed and ran away.
The sudden ringing of the phone startled her, making her spill her coffee.
Startle
Example
The unexpected loud noise caused a startle in the crowd.
She gave a startle when the cat jumped onto her lap unexpectedly.
His startle at the sudden thunder was evident in his wide eyes.
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