startle

• اسم يدل على رد فعل مفاجئ لا إرادي أو حركة فجائية ناتجة عادة عن الدهشة أو الصدمة أو الخوف.

A noun referring to a sudden, involuntary movement or reaction, typically caused by surprise, shock, or alarm.

1. Sudden involuntary movementB2formal

   A quick, often surprised or frightened, movement of the body caused by a sudden shock or alarm.

   ارتجاف مفاجئ

   • The loud bang caused a startle in the crowd.
   • She gave a startle when the cat jumped out.
   • He felt a startle as the door slammed shut.

   المرادفاتflinchjerkjumpstarttwitchwince

   الأضدادcalmcomposurestillness

• فعل يُستعمل للدلالة على إحداث مفاجأة أو صدمة أو خوف مباغت لدى شخص بسبب حدث أو فعل غير متوقع. يشمل المعنى إخافة الشخص أو إدهاشه أو إقلاقه فجأة.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone to feel sudden shock or surprise, often by an unexpected event or action.

1. Surprise or alarm suddenlyB1formal

   To cause a person or animal to feel sudden shock or alarm, often resulting in a quick movement.

   إفزاع مفاجئ أو إدهاش

   • The loud thunder startled the dog.
   • She was startled by a sudden knock on the door.
   • The unexpected news startled everyone in the room.

   المرادفاتalarmdismayflusterfrightenjoltpanicperturbscareshockstunsurpriseunsettle

   الأضدادcalmcomfortreassuresoothe

2. Stimulate to actionB2formal

   To jolt someone into sudden awareness or activity, often breaking a state of inaction.

   تحفيز على الفعل

   • The alarm clock startled him out of a deep sleep.
   • Her sharp comment startled him into responding.
   • The crisis startled the government into taking immediate measures.

   المرادفاتgalvanizejoltprodrouseshockspurstir

   الأضدادcalmlullpacifysoothe

3. Move suddenly in surpriseB1formal

   To make a quick, involuntary movement as a reaction to something unexpected.

   اِنْتَبَهَ فَزِعًا

   • He startled back when the snake appeared.
   • The cat startled at the sound of a falling vase.
   • She startled and dropped her book when the phone rang.

   المرادفاتflinchjerkjumpstarttwitchwince