Surprise and Startled

Surprise

Surprise verb - To make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected.

Startled and surprise are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Startled" with "Surprise", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Words: surprising, surprisingly, surprised, surprized

Startled

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

Surprise and startled are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Surprise" instead a verb "Startled".

Nearby Words: start, startle, startling, startler
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