Startled and Spooked

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

Spooked and startled are semantically related. in frightened topic. In some cases you can use "Spooked" instead the word "Startled" as an adjective or a verb. popular alternative

Nearby Words: start, startle, startling, startler

Spooked adjective - Filled with fear or dread.

Startled and spooked are semantically related. You can use "Startled" instead the word "Spooked" as an adjective or a verb. popular alternative

Nearby Words: spook, spooky, spooking