Startle Definition & Meaning
startle
- noun
- a sudden involuntary movement; "he awoke with a start"
- verb
- to stimulate to action ; "..startled him awake"; "galvanized into action"
- move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm; "She startled when I walked into the room"
"Startle" in song lyrics
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"I can't shake up or startle"
Fatal Hussein — Friday -
"daylily image startle"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with startle
Usage tips for "startle"
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- What does startle mean?
- a sudden involuntary movement; "he awoke with a start" to stimulate to action ; "..startled him awake"; "galvanized into action" move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm; "She startled when I walked into the room"
- What part of speech is startle?
- Startle is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does startle have?
- Startle has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).