Ripping and Startling

Ripping

Ripping adjective - Resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree.
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Startling and ripping are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Startling" instead an adjective "Ripping".

Nearby Words: rip, ripped, ripper

Startling

Startling adjective - Causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness.

Ripping and startling are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Ripping" with "Startling", this adjectives are similar.

Nearby Words: startle, startled, startler
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