Startle: meaning, definitions and examples
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startle
[ หstษหrt(ษ)l ]
sudden reaction
To cause someone to feel sudden shock or alarm, often making them jump or shout.
Synonyms
alarm, frighten, shock, surprise
Examples of usage
- He was startled by the loud noise.
- The unexpected bang startled the cat.
- She was startled to see her ex-boyfriend at the party.
Translations
Translations of the word "startle" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sobressaltar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคเคพ เคฆเฅเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช erschrecken
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengejutkan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะปัะบะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ zaskoczyฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฉใใใ (odorokaseru)
๐ซ๐ท effrayer
๐ช๐ธ asustar
๐น๐ท korkutmak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ผ๊ฒ ํ๋ค (nollage hada)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุฑุนุจ
๐จ๐ฟ vydฤsit
๐ธ๐ฐ vystraลกiลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅ (jฤซngxiร )
๐ธ๐ฎ prestraลกiti
๐ฎ๐ธ hrรฆรฐa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแจแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qorxutmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ asustar
Etymology
The word 'startle' originated in the late Middle English period, derived from the Middle Low German word 'starlen', meaning 'quicken'. Over time, it evolved to its current usage in the English language, focusing on the sudden shock or alarm reaction. The concept of being startled has been a common human experience throughout history, often linked to survival instincts and the body's fight-or-flight response.
See also: restart, startable, starter, starting, startled, upstart.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #20,472, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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