Startle and Upset

Startle

Startle verb - To strike with fear.

Usage example: loud noises always startle her

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Upset and startle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Upset" instead a verb "Startle".

Nearby Words: startling, startled, startler

Upset verb - To trouble the mind of; to make uneasy.

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Startle and upset are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Startle" instead a verb "Upset".

Nearby Word: upsetting

people	startle people	upset people
rest	startle rest	upset rest
audience	startle audience	upset audience
time	startle time	upset time
Other words: anyone, everyone, viewers, friends.

Unfazed Everyperson: The weird things that happen to Orlando (never getting old, changing from man to woman) never startle or surprise him/her; he/she only gets upset when someone dumps, insults, harries or otherwise mistreats him/her.

Source: Film / Orlando

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