Startled
Startled adjective - Excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement.
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Synonyms for Startled
Stumped and startled are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stumped" instead an adjective "Startled".
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Related pairs
- confused and startled
- confused and stumped
- shocked and startled
- shocked and stumped
- stunned and startled
- stunned and stumped
- bewildered and startled
- bewildered and stumped
- aghast and startled
- aghast and stumped
- dismayed and startled
- dismayed and stumped
- disconcerted and startled
- disconcerted and stumped
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