Startled
Startled adjective - Excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement.
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Synonyms for Startled
Terrorized and startled are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Terrorized" instead the word "Startled" as an adjective or a verb.
Terrorized
Terrorized adjective - Filled with fear or dread.
Usage example: the terrorized victims didn't know where to run during the bombing raid
Startled and terrorized are semantically related. You can use "Startled" instead the word "Terrorized" as an adjective or a verb.
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Related pairs
- panicky and startled
- panicky and terrorized
- fearful and startled
- fearful and terrorized
- afraid and startled
- afraid and terrorized
- unnerved and startled
- unnerved and terrorized
- frightened and startled
- frightened and terrorized
- shocked and startled
- shocked and terrorized
- stunned and startled
- stunned and terrorized
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