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From the verb startle: (⇒ conjugate)
startling is: ⓘClick the infinitive to see all available inflections: v pres p

startling
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Synonyms:

shocking , alarming, unexpected , unforeseen , sudden , astounding, astonishing , eye-opening

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startle
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Sense: Verb: surprise

Synonyms:

surprise , frighten , shock , unsettle, alarm , astonish , jolt , make sb jump, take sb by surprise, take sb aback, catch sb unawares, shake up

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