Scared stiff
Startled and scared stiff are semantically related. in fearful topic. In some cases you can use "Startled" instead an adjective phrase "Scared stiff", when it comes to topics like afraid, terrified, very scared.
Startled
Startled adjective - Excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement.
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Synonyms for Startled
Scared stiff and startled are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Scared stiff" instead an adjective "Startled".
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Related pairs
- nervous and scared stiff
- nervous and startled
- panicky and scared stiff
- panicky and startled
- fearful and scared stiff
- fearful and startled
- afraid and scared stiff
- afraid and startled
- unnerved and scared stiff
- unnerved and startled
- frightened and scared stiff
- frightened and startled
- shocked and scared stiff
- shocked and startled
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