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boggle vs startle

startle vs boggle

boggle is not a noun while startle is a noun.

boggle and startle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
boggle No No Yes No
startle Yes No Yes No
As verbs, startle is a hypernym of boggle; that is, startle is a word with a broader meaning than boggle:
  • boggle: startle with amazement or fear
  • startle: move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm
Other hypernyms of boggle include jump, start.
boggle (noun) startle (noun)
a sudden involuntary movement
boggle (verb) startle (verb)
overcome with amazement to stimulate to action
startle with amazement or fear move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm
hesitate when confronted with a problem, or when in doubt or fear
Difference between boggle and startle

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