noun🔗ShareA sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger."The loud clap of thunder was a startling. "sensationactionmindemotioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start."a horse that startles easily"sensationactionemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension; to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to alarm; to surprise."The loud bang from the car door slammed next to me and caused me to startle. "sensationemotionmindactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo deter; to cause to deviate."The sudden loud noise startled the students into focusing on the teacher. "actionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
