Meaning Of Startle

v. t.

To move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start.

v. t.

To excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension; to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to alarm; to surprise.

v. t.

To deter; to cause to deviate.

n.

A sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger.