noun🔗ShareA sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger."The loud bang from the construction site gave me several startles throughout the morning. "sensationemotionmindactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start."a horse that startles easily"sensationemotionactionmindbodyChat 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 construction site startled the children on their way to school. "sensationemotionmindhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo deter; to cause to deviate."The loud siren startles the deer, causing it to run away from the road. "actionsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
