Galvanise and Startled

Galvanise

Galvanise verb - Stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock.

Startled is a synonym for galvanise. In some cases you can replace term "Startled" with "Galvanise", this verbs are similar.

Startled

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

Galvanise is a synonym for startled. Sometimes you can use "Galvanise" instead a verb "Startled".

Nearby Words: start, startle, startling, startler
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