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What Does Startle Mean?

Verb

  • To suddenly surprise someone or make them jump.
  • To cause someone to feel a quick, sudden fear or surprise.

Startle — Full Explanation

Startle is when something surprises you quickly. For example, if someone sneaks up on you and shouts, you might startle and jump!

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Startle Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
चौंकाना

chaunkaana

हैरान होना

hairaan hona

चौंकना

chaunkna

kannada
ಆಶ್ಚರ್ಯದಿಂದ (Āścarayadinda)

Aashcharyadinda

ಆಶ್ಚರ್ಯ (Āścarya)

Aashcharya

ಭಯ (Bhaya)

Bhaya

bengali
হঠাৎ ভয় পাওয়া

hothat bhoy paoa

আশ্চর্য হওয়া

ashchorjo howa

হঠাৎ ভয় পাওয়া

hothat bhoy paoa

spanish
sobresaltar en español

sobresaltar

sorpresa en español

sorpresa

asustar en español

asustar

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Frequently Asked Questions About Startle

What does 'startle' mean?
To startle means to surprise someone suddenly or to make them jump.
How do you pronounce 'startle'?
You pronounce 'startle' like this: star-tul.
What is the origin of the word 'startle'?
The word 'startle' comes from the Old English word 'styrht,' which means to jump or to be startled.
What is the meaning of 'startle' in Hindi?
The word 'startle' in Hindi is 'चकित' (Chakit).