startle
Example Sentences
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The bear, however, startled Johnson when it roared at him Friday morning.
From Los Angeles Times
He’s startled to learn that his 57-year-old father is marrying Robin’s 30-year-old sister, having made the assumption that Robin’s mother was the bride-to-be.
The temple's general manager Pairat Soodthoop was "startled" to hear a faint knock from the coffin, he told the Associated Press news agency.
From BBC
However, there are concerning trends Crawley must correct - most startling a sharp downturn in his record against high pace.
From BBC
Few people who have been on the national stage this long retain an ability to startle.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
