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startle

UK
/ˈstɑːtəl/
US
/ˈstɑrtəl/

Translations

startlenoun
startles
pl
UK
/ˈstɑː.tl̩/
US
/ˈstɑr.tl̩/
The sudden clap of thunder produced a sharp startle in everyone in the room.
Le coup de tonnerre soudain a provoqué un vif sursaut chez tous ceux qui se trouvaient dans la pièce.
Synonyms
panic
surprise
shock
fright
scare
alarm
jolt
astonishment
consternation
stir
startleverb
startled
Past Simple
startled
Past Participle
startling
Gerund
UK
/ˈstɑːtəl/
US
/ˈstɑrtəl/
sursauterSens intransitif.
He startled at the loud bang outside the window.
Il a sursauté au grand fracas dehors, près de la fenêtre.
faire sursauter
The loud noise from the fireworks startled the dog.
Le bruit fort des feux d'artifice a fait sursauter le chien.
Additional translations
surprendrePlus général; peut exprimer une surprise soudaine.
Synonyms
shock
jolt
stun
dismay
astound
alarm
surprise
frighten

Definitions

startlenoun
An involuntary reflex or sudden reaction of surprise or fear triggered by an unexpected stimulus.
The sudden clap of thunder produced a sharp startle in everyone in the room.
startleverb
To cause a person or animal to feel sudden shock or alarm.
The loud noise from the fireworks startled the dog.
To move or react suddenly as a result of shock or surprise (intransitive).
He startled at the loud bang outside the window.
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