Dashing and Startled

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Dashing adjective - Inclined or willing to take risks.

Usage example: the dashing heroes in stories about the American West

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Startled is an antonym for dashing.

Nearby Words: dashed, dashingly, dasher

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

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Dashing is an antonym for startled.

Nearby Words: start, startle, startling, startler

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