startles (Meaning)
startles
to move or jump suddenly (as in surprise or alarm), to move or jump suddenly (as in surprise or fright), to frighten suddenly and usually not seriously, to frighten or surprise suddenly and usually not seriously, a sudden mild shock (as of surprise or alarm)
Synonyms & Antonyms of startles
startles Sentence Examples
- The sudden noise startled me out of my reverie.
- The appearance of a stranger startled the timid bird.
- The intense light startled her, causing her to cry out.
- The loud thunder startled the sleeping baby awake.
- The unexpected announcement startled everyone in the room.
- The cold water startled him as he stepped into the pool.
- The news of his sudden departure startled his colleagues.
- The realization of the danger startled him into action.
- The unexpected kiss startled her, leaving her blushing.
- The sudden appearance of the ghost startled the group of friends.
FAQs About the word startles
to move or jump suddenly (as in surprise or alarm), to move or jump suddenly (as in surprise or fright), to frighten suddenly and usually not seriously, to frig
surprises, shocks, stuns,amazes, astonishes, perplexes, takes by surprise,rocks, flabbergasts, dumfounds
reassures, soothes, cheers, assures, encourages, consoles,comforts, inspires, steels, emboldens
The sudden noise startled me out of my reverie.
The appearance of a stranger startled the timid bird.
The intense light startled her, causing her to cry out.
The loud thunder startled the sleeping baby awake.
