One entry found for startle.

Main Entry: star·tle
Pronunciation: stärt-l
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): star·tled; star·tling /stärt-li, -l-i/
1 : to move or jump suddenly (as in surprise or fright)
2 : to frighten suddenly and usually not seriously <the kitten startles easily>
- startle noun

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