Overreacted
Startled and overreacted are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Startled" instead a verb "Overreacted".
Nearby Word: overreacting
Startled
Startled adjective - Excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement.
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Synonyms for Startled
Overreacted and startled are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Overreacted" with "Startled", this adjectives are similar.
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