Startle | Mean of startle in English Dictionary
/ˈstɑɚtl̟/
- Verb
- to surprise or frighten (someone) suddenly and usually not seriously
- The noise startled me.
- I'm sorry that I startled you.
- I was startled by the noise.
- He was startled to discover he knew the answer.
- She was startled into wakefulness by a loud noise.
- to move or jump suddenly because something surprises you or frightens you
- The cat startles easily.