Startle

/ˈstɑːt(ə)l/ noun verb

A sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger.

Definition

  1. (noun) A sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger.
  2. (verb) To move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start. “a horse that startles easily”
  3. (verb) To excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension; to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to alarm; to surprise.
  4. (verb) To deter; to cause to deviate.

Word stats

  • Startle contains 7 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 1.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 7.

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What does Startle mean?

A sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger.

What are the anagrams of Startle?

Valid anagrams: rattles, starlet.

How many letters are in Startle?

Startle has 7 letters.

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