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verb • fill with terror; frighten greatly | ||||
| 41% | 8 | Startle or startle someone | ||
verb • open involuntarily | ||||
| 26% | 10 | The intensity of this reflex can vary among babies, with some showing a more pronounced startle response. | ||
noun • a normal reflex of young infants; a sudden loud noise causes the child to stretch out the arms and flex the legs | ||||
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TERRIFY which was last seen in the New York Times NYT crossword.
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TERRIFY
Updated: October 11, 2023
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