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to startle
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to cause a sudden shock or surprise, resulting in a quick, involuntary reaction
Transitive: to startle a person or animal
Example
The sudden burst of fireworks startled the birds in the trees, making them fly away.
The unexpected appearance of the spider startled the arachnophobic person, who screamed and ran away.
The unexpected pop of the balloon startled the children at the birthday party, causing them to giggle nervously.
Startle
Example
The unexpected touch on her shoulder gave her a startle.
The actor 's entrance from behind the curtain caused a startle among the audience.
The unexpected loud noise caused a startle in the crowd.
Exempel
The sudden burst of fireworks startled the birds in the trees, making them fly away.
The unexpected appearance of the spider startled the arachnophobic person, who screamed and ran away.
The unexpected pop of the balloon startled the children at the birthday party, causing them to giggle nervously.
The sudden ringing of the phone startled her, making her spill her coffee.
The loud clap of thunder startled the sleeping dog, causing it to jump up.
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