STARTLE

/ˈstɑːt(ə)l/ ► audio Scrabble 7 Words With Friends 8

Scrabble letter values: S1T1A1R1T1L1E1 = 7

Definition

  1. noun a sudden involuntary movement. — synonyms: jump, start
  2. verb to stimulate to action. — synonyms: galvanize, galvanise
  3. verb move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm. — synonyms: jump, start

Examples

  • “he awoke with a start”
  • “the loud noise startled him awake”
  • “galvanized into action”

Anagrams of STARTLE

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