Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Startle.
How to pronounce startle:
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Startle - as a noun
A sudden involuntary movement
Example: "He awoke with a start"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jump15start5Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inborn reflexinnate reflexinstinctive reflexphysiological reactionreflex16reflex actionreflex responseunconditioned reflexHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Startle - as a verb
To stimulate to action
Example: "The loud noise startled him awake"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
galvanise13galvanize22Example Sentences
"The loud noise startled me."
"The sudden movement startled the cat."
"He tried to startle his friend by jumping out from behind a bush."
"The unexpected phone call startled her."
"The flash of lightning startled everyone in the room."
Word Game Points
Is STARTLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, startle is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
STARTLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is STARTLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, startle is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSTARTLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is STARTLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, startle is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSTARTLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
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