startle
Pronunciation:
/ˈstɑːt(ə)l//ˈstɑɹt(ə)l/noun
Definitions
A sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger.
verb
Definitions
To move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start.
Example: a horse that startles easily
To excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension; to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to alarm; to surprise.
To deter; to cause to deviate.