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startled

UK
/ˈstɑːtəld/
US
/ˈstɑrtəld/
startledadjective
more startled
Comp.
most startled
Super.
UK
/ˈstɑːtld/
US
/ˈstɑrtəld/
Translations
effaréSe dit d’une surprise brusque accompagnée d’inquiétude ou d’effroi.
The startled cat jumped off the counter when the door slammed shut.
Le chat effaré a sauté du comptoir quand la porte a claqué.
Additional translations
surprisCourant quand l’idée d’alarme ou d’effroi est faible ou absente.
Definitions
Suddenly and unexpectedly surprised or alarmed.
The startled cat jumped off the counter when the door slammed shut.
Synonyms
surprised
shocked
frightened
taken aback
astounded
dismayed
startleverb

startled

Past Simple

startled
Past Simple
startled
Past Participle
startling
Gerund
UK
/ˈstɑːtəl/
US
/ˈstɑrtəl/
Translations
faire sursauter
The loud noise from the fireworks startled the dog.
Le bruit fort des feux d'artifice a fait sursauter le chien.
sursauterSens intransitif.
He startled at the loud bang outside the window.
Il a sursauté au grand fracas dehors, près de la fenêtre.
Additional translations
surprendrePlus général; peut exprimer une surprise soudaine.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
frighten
shock
surprise
alarm
astound
dismay
stun
jolt
startlenoun
Definitions
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.
startlegerund / present participle
Definitions
Very surprising; causing sudden shock or astonishment.
The documentary revealed startling facts about the ocean's depths.
startlepast participle

startled

Used attributively, e.g., "a startled deer"
Translations
A startled deer darted out of the bushes.
Un cerf surpris a jailli des buissons.
Additional translations
effaréNuance plus expressive; souvent employé pour une réaction vive de peur ou d'étonnement.
Definitions
Feeling or showing sudden shock or surprise.
A startled deer darted out of the bushes.
Synonyms
startled
surprised
astonished
shocked
alarmed
frightened
taken aback
aghast
unnerved
disconcerted
flustered
bewildered
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