Preened and Startled

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Startled and preened are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Startled" instead a verb "Preened".

Nearby Word: preening

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

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Preened and startled are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Preened" instead a verb "Startled".

Nearby Words: start, startle, startling, startler

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Startled and Preened. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/preened/startled

Preened & Startled. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/preened/startled>.

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