Puzzled and Startled

Puzzled

Puzzled adjective - Filled with bewilderment.
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Startled and puzzled are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Startled" instead the word "Puzzled" as an adjective or a verb.

Nearby Words: puzzle, puzzling, puzzlement, puzzler

Startled

Startled adjective - Excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement.
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Puzzled and startled are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Puzzled" instead the word "Startled" as an adjective or a verb.

Nearby Words: start, startle, startling, startler
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