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startle vs boggle

boggle vs startle

startle is a noun but boggle is not a noun.

startle and boggle both are verbs.

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

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