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startle vs Moro reflex

Moro reflex vs startle

startle and Moro reflex both are nouns.

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

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

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