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startle

/sˈtɑɹtəl/ · 7 letters · 6 distinct letters

  1. verb

    to stimulate to action

    ..startled him awake

  2. noun

    a sudden involuntary movement

    he awoke with a start

  3. verb

    move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm

    She startled when I walked into the room

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