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startlement
noun
startlements
pl
surprise
The unexpected noise caused a startlement among the guests.
Le bruit inattendu a provoqué une surprise parmi les invités.
effarement
Soutenu.
Her eyes widened in startlement as the lights flickered.
Ses yeux s'écarquillèrent d'effarement lorsque les lumières vacillèrent.
Synonyms
shock
disconcertion
alarm
fright
jolt
startle
surprise
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startlement
noun
(countable) A sudden instance of surprise or shock; something that startles.
The unexpected noise caused a startlement among the guests.
(uncountable) The state of being startled; sudden surprise or alarm.
Her eyes widened in startlement as the lights flickered.
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