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startle [ˈstɑːrt̬l, Brit ˈstɑːtl] VB trans

startle

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Suddenly my own face, reflected, startles me witless. en.wikipedia.org

Other reasons for flaring is when they are startled by movement or change of scene in their environments. en.wikipedia.org

Heart rate increases after the onset of startle stimuli. en.wikipedia.org

In the absence of friends, colleagues, parents and the press, witnesses could speak with "a frankness which can be startling". en.wikipedia.org

The acoustic startle is measured over a range of frequencies and amplitudes to calculate the average response. en.wikipedia.org

The more startling the comparison, the more successful it is. en.wikipedia.org

Not long after the wedding, the couple are startled in their sleep when the alarm system buzzes. en.wikipedia.org

While not usually dangerous, the occurrence of rounding up can be startling to the skipper or helmsman of the boat. en.wikipedia.org

Before he leaves, she is startled to hear him say that he feels sorry for what he knows she will become. en.wikipedia.org

Be bear and wild animal aware, and make lots of noise if you startle a bear. en.wikipedia.org

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