#1
startle v. [
galvanize, galvanise] to stimulate to action ; "..startled him awake"; "galvanized into action"
. wn #2
startle n. [
jump, start] a sudden involuntary movement; "he awoke with a start"
. wn #3
startle v. [
jump, start] move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm; "She startled when I walked into the room"
. wn