Startle (V):
Pronunciation: /ˈstɑːrtl/
Word Meaning:
- To cause someone to feel sudden shock, surprise, or fright, typically by unexpected or alarming behavior or occurrence.
Uses in Sentence:
- The loud bang from the fireworks startled the dog.
- She was startled by the sudden appearance of her friend behind her.
- The unexpected news startled everyone in the room.
Synonyms:
- Surprise
- Shock
- Alarm
- Frighten
- Astonish
Antonyms:
- Calm
- Reassure
- Comfort
- Soothe
- Relax
Word Meaning in Hindi: अचानक धकेलना (Achanak Dhakelna)
Word uses in Hindi:
- पटाखों से आयी जोरदार धमाका कुत्ते को आचानक धकेल दिया। (The loud bang from the fireworks startled the dog.)
- उसे अपने पीछे अपने दोस्त के अचानक दिखने से धकेल दिया गया। (She was startled by the sudden appearance of her friend behind her.)
- कमरे में सभी को अचानक खबर से धकेल दिया गया। (The unexpected news startled everyone in the room.)