Startle
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British pronunciation/stˈɑːtə‍l/
American pronunciation/ˈstɑɹtəɫ/

Definition & Bedeutung von "startle"

to startle
01

erschrecken, überraschen

to cause a sudden shock or surprise, resulting in a quick, involuntary reaction
Transitive: to startle a person or animal
to startle definition and meaning
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Example
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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
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der Schreck, die Überraschung

an unexpected reflex or response triggered by shock or fear
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Example
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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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