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Startled Startle Sb Looked Bre /ˈstɑːtl/Name /ˈstɑːrtl/ Verb Surprise Suddenly

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BrE /ˈstɑːtl/NAmE /ˈstɑːrtl/

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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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