startling

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈstɑrtlɪŋ/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(stärtling, stärtl ing)

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


startle
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Sense: Verb: surprise
Synonyms:
surprise Collocations, frighten Collocations, shock Collocations, unsettle, alarm Collocations, astonish Collocations, jolt Collocations, make sb jump, take sb by surprise, take sb aback, catch sb unawares, shake up


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