Comforted and Startled

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Comforted adjective - Made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress.

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Startled is an antonym for comforted.

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

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Comforted is an antonym for startled.

Nearby Words: start, startle, startling, startler

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