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reflex action vs startle

startle vs reflex action

reflex action and startle both are nouns.

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

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reflex action Yes No No No
startle Yes No Yes No
As nouns, startle is a hyponym of reflex action; that is, startle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reflex action:
  • reflex action: an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
  • startle: a sudden involuntary movement
reflex action (noun) startle (noun)
an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus a sudden involuntary movement
reflex action (verb) startle (verb)
to stimulate to action
move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm
Difference between reflex action and startle

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