Startles Synonyms and Antonyms

To impress strongly by what is unexpected or unusual
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. surprises
  2. awes
  3. astounds
  4. astonishes
  5. amazes
Move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. surprises
  2. shocks
  3. starts
  4. jumps
  5. galvanizes
  6. upsets
  7. terrifies
  8. frightens
  9. agitates
  10. stuns
  11. alarms
  12. jolts
  13. scares
  14. disturbs
  15. rouses
  16. excites
  17. astonishes
  18. affrights
  19. electrifies
Antonyms:
  1. comforts
  2. composes
  3. calms
  4. expects
To fill with fear
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. terrorizes
  2. terrifies
  3. scares
  4. panics
  5. frightens
  6. alarms
  7. affrights
To alarm, frighten, or surprise suddenly.
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. frightens