1. (verb) startle, jump, start
a sudden involuntary movement
Synonyms: parachuting, outset, startle, first, head start, starting time, scratch line, scratch, commencement, leap, start, starting line, get-go, kickoff, saltation, showtime, starting, offset, jumping, starting signal, beginning, jump
2. (verb) startle, galvanize, galvanise
to stimulate to action
Synonyms: galvanise, start, startle, galvanize, jump
3. (verb) startle, jump, start
move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm
Synonyms: spring, start, jumpstart, rise, jump out, set about, jump off, get, begin, climb up, get going, start up, commence, get down, stick out, pop out, bulge, embark on, stand out, alternate, part, derail, galvanize, set off, jump-start, originate, skip, initiate, depart, lead off, galvanise, go, startle, parachute, bug out, pass over, leap, skip over, jump, bound, bulge out, chute, pop, start out, set forth, leap out, take off, protrude, come out, take up, set out
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Synonyms and Antonyms of startle 
