startlement

As nouns the difference between terms and startlement

is that terms is while startlement is an instance of being startled; surprise.

As a noun startlement

is an instance of being startled; surprise.

As a verb upstartle is

(archaic) to cause to rise up in startlement.

As nouns the difference between surprise and startlement

is that surprise is something not expected while startlement is an instance of being startled; surprise.

As a verb surprise

is to cause (someone) to feel unusually alarmed or delighted.

As an adjective surprise

is unexpected.

As nouns the difference between startle and startlement

is that startle is a sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger while startlement is an instance of being startled; surprise.

As a verb startle

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