Startle

Definition: Meaning of, startle in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈstɑːt(ə)l /

Word Forms:

Prsesent	Past	Past Participle
startle	startled	startled

Present Participle	Third Person Singular
startling	startles

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startle used in phrases

startle reaction (noun)
1. especially a loud noise a complicated involuntary reaction to a sudden unexpected stimulus ; involves flexion of most skeletal muscles and a variety of visceral reactions
startle reflex (noun)
1. a normal reflex of young infants; a sudden loud noise causes the child to stretch out the arms and flex the legs
startle response (noun)
1. especially a loud noise a complicated involuntary reaction to a sudden unexpected stimulus ; involves flexion of most skeletal muscles and a variety of visceral reactions
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Pronunciation: pɛt

Parts of Speech: noun

[countable] an animal such as a cat or a dog which you keep and care for at home

startle reaction