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Definition of: startle
(stär′təl) v. ·tled, ·tling v.t.
To arouse or excite suddenly; cause to start involuntarily; alarm.
—v.i. To be aroused or excited suddenly; take alarm.
—noun A sudden fright or shock; a scare. [OE steartlian kick, struggle]
—star′tler noun
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