Perplexed
Startled
Startled adjective - Excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement.
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Synonyms for Startled
Perplexed and startled are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Perplexed" instead the word "Startled" as an adjective or a verb.
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Related pairs
- upset and perplexed
- upset and startled
- confused and perplexed
- confused and startled
- frightened and perplexed
- frightened and startled
- stunned and perplexed
- stunned and startled
- bewildered and perplexed
- bewildered and startled
- aghast and perplexed
- aghast and startled
- disconcerted and perplexed
- disconcerted and startled
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