Meaning of the word startle in English

What does startle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

startle

US /ˈstɑːr.t̬əl/
UK /ˈstɑːr.t̬əl/

Verb

1.

to do something unexpected that surprises and sometimes worries a person or animal:

Example:
She was concentrating on her book and his voice startled her.
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