startle

UK
/ˈstɑːtəl/
US
/ˈstɑrtəl/
startlenoun
startles
pl
UK
/ˈstɑː.tl̩/
US
/ˈstɑr.tl̩/
Translations
The loud noise gave me a startle.
Громкий шум вызвал у меня испуг.
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.
startleverb
startled
Past Simple
startled
Past Participle
startling
Gerund
UK
/ˈstɑːtəl/
US
/ˈstɑrtəl/
Translations
The sudden movement can startle the birds.
Внезапное движение может вспугнуть птиц.
The loud noise will startle the baby.
Громкий шум испугает ребенка.
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.
startlegerund / present participle
Definitions
Very surprising; causing sudden shock or astonishment.
The documentary revealed startling facts about the ocean's depths.
startlepast participle
Definitions
Feeling or showing sudden shock or surprise.
A startled deer darted out of the bushes.