Cowed
Startled
Startled adjective - Excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement.
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Synonyms for Startled
Cowed and startled are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cowed" instead the word "Startled" as an adjective or a verb.
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