Definitie & Betekenis van "startle"

to startle

schrikken, verrassen

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

schrik, overtuiging

an unexpected reflex or response triggered by shock or fear

flinch

jump

shudder

start

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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