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startle

/ˈstɑːtəl/

/ˈstɑrtəl/

startlenoun

startles

/ˈstɑː.tl̩/

/ˈstɑr.tl̩/

Translations

испуг

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.

Synonyms

startleverb

startled

Past Simple

startled

Past Participle

startling

Gerund

/ˈstɑːtəl/

/ˈstɑrtəl/

Translations

вспугнуть

The sudden movement can startle the birds.

Внезапное движение может вспугнуть птиц.

испугать

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.

Synonyms

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.