Startled and Timid

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

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Timid and startled are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Timid" instead an adjective "Startled".

Nearby Words: start, startle, startling, startler

Timid adjective - Easily frightened.

Usage example: a timid rabbit hopped cautiously out of the hedge

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Startled and timid are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Startled" instead an adjective "Timid".

Nearby Words: timidity, timorous, timidly

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