Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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startle | Yes | No | Yes | No |
startle response | Yes | No | No | No |
startle (noun) | startle response (noun) |
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a sudden involuntary movement | a complicated involuntary reaction to a sudden unexpected stimulus (especially a loud noise); involves flexion of most skeletal muscles and a variety of visceral reactions |
startle (verb) | startle response (verb) |
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to stimulate to action | |
move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm |