startle

As nouns the difference between affright and startle

is that affright is great fear, terror, fright while startle is a sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger.

As verbs the difference between affright and startle

is that affright is to terrify, to frighten, to inspire fright while startle is (label) to move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start.

In intransitive terms the difference between cringe and startle

is that cringe is to shrink, tense or recoil, as in fear, disgust or embarrassment while startle is to move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start.

In transitive obsolete terms the difference between cringe and startle

is that cringe is to contract; to draw together; to cause to shrink or wrinkle; to distort while startle is to deter; to cause to deviate.

As nouns the difference between cringe and startle

is that cringe is a posture or gesture of shrinking or recoiling while startle is a sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger.

As verbs the difference between cringe and startle

is that cringe is to bow or crouch in servility while startle is to move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start.

As verbs the difference between startle and daunt

is that startle is (label) to move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start while daunt is to discourage, intimidate.

As a noun startle

is a sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger.

As verbs the difference between startle and shocked

is that startle is (label) to move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start while shocked is (shock).

As a noun startle

is a sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger.

As an adjective shocked is

surprised, startled, confused, or taken aback.

In intransitive terms the difference between startle and electrify

is that startle is to move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start while electrify is to become electric.

In transitive terms the difference between startle and electrify

is that startle is to excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension; to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to alarm; to surprise while electrify is to excite suddenly and violently, especially by something highly delightful or inspiriting; to thrill.

As a noun startle

is a sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger.

As a verb startle is

(label) to move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start.

As a noun startle is

a sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger.

Daze is a synonym of startle.

As nouns the difference between daze and startle

is that daze is the state of being dazed; while startle is a sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger.

As verbs the difference between daze and startle

is that daze is to stupefy with excess of light; with a blow, with cold, or with fear; to confuse; to benumb while startle is (label) to move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start.

Dazzle is a related term of startle.

As verbs the difference between dazzle and startle

is that dazzle is to confuse the sight of by means of excessive brightness while startle is (label) to move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start.

As nouns the difference between dazzle and startle

is that dazzle is a light of dazzling brilliancy while startle is a sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger.

In transitive terms the difference between startle and excite

is that startle is to excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension; to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to alarm; to surprise while excite is to arouse or bring out (eg feelings); to stimulate.

As verbs the difference between startle and excite

is that startle is to move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start while excite is to stir the emotions of.

As a noun startle

is a sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger.

Dumbfound is a synonym of startle.

As verbs the difference between dumbfound and startle

is that dumbfound is to confuse and bewilder; to leave speechless while startle is (label) to move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start.

As a noun startle is

a sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger.