Startled and Soothed

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

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Soothed is an antonym for startled.

Nearby Words: start, startle, startling, startler

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Startled is an antonym for soothed.

Nearby Words: soothing, soother, sooth, soothingly

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