startle

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(star-tle) 2 syllables

Definition

verb. to cause someone to feel sudden shock or surprise.

Example Sentence

Please do not startle me.

More Example Sentences

A sudden movement can startle a cat.

Synonyms

surprise; shock; frighten

Antonyms

calm; soothe; comfort

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Rhymes

  • bartel
  • bartl
  • bartle
  • bartol
  • hartel
  • hartell
  • hartl
  • hartle
  • startle