startle synonyms

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[ UK /stˈɑːtə‍l/ ]
[ US /ˈstɑɹtəɫ/ ]

Synonyms

To fill with fear

fear alarm panic scare frighten terrify terrorize affright scarify Idioms: make one's blood run cold make one's hair stand on end scare the daylights out of

To cause a sudden short-term shock

surprise shock excite jolt electrify

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