Confuse and Startle

Confuse

Confuse verb - To throw into a state of mental uncertainty.

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Startle and confuse are semantically related in disconcert topic. In some cases you can use "Startle" instead a verb "Confuse".

Nearby Words: confusion, confusing, conflation

Startle verb - To make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected.

Usage example: the lightning startled the children and sent them scurrying for cover

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Confuse and startle are semantically related in disconcert topic. Sometimes you can use "Confuse" instead a verb "Startle".

Nearby Words: startling, startled, startler

character	confuse character	startle character
people	confuse people	startle people
rest	confuse rest	startle rest
audience	confuse audience	startle audience
Other words: time, monster, viewer, anyone, opponent, player, everyone, viewers, friends, players, opponents, enemies, audiences.

Haydn's "Surprise" and "Joke" Symphonies were written, because of his annoyance at this, to startle or confuse his audiences.

Source: Newer Than They Think
This ability has been used to confuse and startle people who are unaware of this unique ability.

Source: Written Sound Effect
This ability has been used to confuse and startle people who have never encountered this unique ability.

Source: Comic Book / Druid City

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