startle

v. திடுக்கிடுவி, திடுக்குறச் செய், திடீர் அதிர்ச்சியுறச் செய், வியப்பதிர்வுறச் செய், எதிர்பாராது மலைப்பதிர்ச்சியுறச் செய்.

Synonyms

fast secure strong steadfast solid stable established rooted immovable robust unshaken sturdy resolute determined fixed decided attached

Antonyms

loose insecure weak illrooted tottering vacillating irresolute ductile exorable indulgent disaffected wavering unreliable

Star"tle, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Startled; p. pr. & vb. n. Startling.] Etym: [Freq. of start.] Defn: To move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start. Why shrinks the soul Back on herself, and startles at destruction Addison. Star"tle, v. t. 1. To excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension; to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to alarm; to surprise. The supposition, at least, that angels do sometimes assume bodies need not startle us. Locke. 2. To deter; to cause to deviate. [R.] Clarendon. Syn. -- To start; shock; fright; frighten; alarm. Star"tle, n. Defn: A sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger. After having recovered from my first startle, I was very well pleased with the accident. Spectator.

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