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1. startle

verb. ['ˈstɑːrtəl'] to stimulate to action.

Etymology

  • startlen (Middle English (1100-1500))

Rhymes with Startle

  • hartle
  • hartl
  • hartell
  • hartel
  • bartol
  • bartle
  • bartl
  • bartel

3. startle

verb. ['ˈstɑːrtəl'] move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm.

Etymology

  • startlen (Middle English (1100-1500))