Agitated and Startled

Agitated

Agitated adjective - Being in a state of increased activity or agitation.

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

Startled

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

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

Nearby Words: start, startle, startling, startler
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