Definition of Startle

to frighten or surprise an individual

Examples of Startle in a sentence

If the music is too loud, it will startle the sleeping baby.  🔊

I didn’t want to see the horror movie because I thought it would startle me.  🔊

In court, the boys swore they never meant to kill the old woman, only to startle her.  🔊

The haunted amusement park is designed to startle guests.  🔊

Videos which shock and startle people often go viral on the Internet.  🔊

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