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Synonyms
star·tle (stäŕtl)

[Middle English stertlen, to run about, from Old English steartlian, to kick.]

verb: -tled, -tling, -tles. 

transitive verb 

  1. To cause to make a quick involuntary movement or start.
  2. To alarm, frighten, or surprise suddenly. See synonyms at frighten

intransitive verb 

To become alarmed, frightened, or surprised.

noun 

A sudden mild shock; a start.

derivatives

staŕtling·ly
adverb
staŕtling·ness
noun