startle

definition: a sudden involuntary movement
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms: jump
definition: to stimulate to action
example: A sudden noise startled me awake.
speech part: verb
synonyms: galvanize galvanise
definition: move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm
example: The cat was startled when I walked into the room.
speech part: verb
synonyms: jump

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