Definition
- (noun) A sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger.
- (verb) To move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start. “a horse that startles easily”
- (verb) To excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension; to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to alarm; to surprise.
- (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.
Anagrams
Word neighbours
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Words starting with STA
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Words ending with TLE
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- rattles
- starlet
- alerts
- alters
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Frequently asked questions
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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