Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Startles.
Startles - as a noun
A sudden involuntary movement
Example: "He awoke with a start"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jump15start5Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inborn reflexinnate reflexinstinctive reflexphysiological reactionreflex16reflex actionreflex responseunconditioned reflexHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Startles - as a verb
To stimulate to action
Example: "The loud noise startled him awake"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
galvanise13galvanize22Example Sentences
"The sudden loud noise startles the cat."
"The horror movie startles me every time I watch it."
"The loud noise startles the baby."
"The sudden movement startles the deer."
"A barking dog startles the jogger."
Word Game Points
Is STARTLES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, startles is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
STARTLES has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is STARTLES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, startles is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSTARTLES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is STARTLES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, startles is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSTARTLES has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
