| Front | startle |
|---|---|
| Back | BrE /ˈstɑːtl/NAmE /ˈstɑːrtl/ verb to surprise sb suddenly in a way that slightly shocks or frightens them ~ sb/sth I didn't mean to startle you. The explosion startled the horse. I was startled by her question. it startles sb to do sth It startled me to find her sitting in my office.  star•tled/BrE ˈstɑːtld; NAmE ˈstɑːrtld/ adjectiveShe looked at him with startled eyes. He looked startled. She jumped back like a startled rabbit. |
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