Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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startle | Yes | No | Yes | No |
rear back | No | No | Yes | No |
startle (noun) | rear back (noun) |
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a sudden involuntary movement |
startle (verb) | rear back (verb) |
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to stimulate to action | rear backwards on its hind legs |
move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm | start with anger or resentment or in protest |