Petrified
Startled
Startled adjective - Excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement.
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Synonyms for Startled
Petrified and startled are semantically related. You can use "Petrified" instead the word "Startled" as an adjective or a verb.
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Related pairs
- panicky and petrified
- panicky and startled
- fearful and petrified
- fearful and startled
- afraid and petrified
- afraid and startled
- unnerved and petrified
- unnerved and startled
- frightened and petrified
- frightened and startled
- shocked and petrified
- shocked and startled
- stunned and petrified
- stunned and startled
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