Startle (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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verb (used with object), star·tled, star·tling.
  1. to disturb or agitate suddenly as by surprise or alarm.
  2. to cause to start involuntarily, by or as by a sudden shock.
verb (used without object), star·tled, star·tling.
  1. to start involuntarily, as from a shock of surprise or alarm.
noun
  1. a sudden shock of surprise, alarm, or the like.
  2. something that startles.
verb
  1. to be or cause to be surprised or frightened, esp so as to start involuntarily
Startle (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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