Abashed and Startled

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Abashed adjective - Feeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-conscious.

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Startled and abashed are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Startled" instead the word "Abashed" as an adjective or a verb.

Nearby Words: abashment, abashing

Startled adjective - Excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement.

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Abashed and startled are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abashed" instead the word "Startled" as an adjective or a verb.

Nearby Words: start, startle, startling, startler

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