startling Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb to stimulate to action
galvanise; startle; galvanize.
- ..startled him awake
- galvanized into action
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verb move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm
jump; start; startle.
- She startled when I walked into the room
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adjective satellite so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
- Sydney's startling new Opera House
- startling news
- startling earthquake shocks