Addled and Startled

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Addled adjective - Having undergone organic breakdown.

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Startled and addled are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Startled" instead an adjective "Addled".

Nearby Words: addle, addling

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

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Addled and startled are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Addled" instead an adjective "Startled".

Nearby Words: start, startle, startling, startler

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