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Moro reflex vs startle

startle vs Moro reflex

Moro reflex and startle both are nouns.

Moro reflex is not a verb while startle is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
Moro reflex Yes No No No
startle Yes No Yes No
As nouns, startle is a hypernym of Moro reflex; that is, startle is a word with a broader meaning than Moro reflex:
  • Moro reflex: a normal reflex of young infants; a sudden loud noise causes the child to stretch out the arms and flex the legs
  • startle: a sudden involuntary movement
Other hypernyms of Moro reflex include jump, start.
Moro reflex (noun) startle (noun)
a normal reflex of young infants; a sudden loud noise causes the child to stretch out the arms and flex the legs a sudden involuntary movement
Moro reflex (verb) startle (verb)
to stimulate to action
move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm
Difference between Moro reflex and startle

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