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startle
ˈstɑːtl
verb
przestraszyć
Also
zaskoczyć
Definition
To cause someone or something to feel sudden shock or alarm, often making them jump or move suddenly.
Examples
The loud noise from outside startled the cat, making it jump.
Głośny hałas z zewnątrz przestraszył kota, sprawiając, że podskoczył.
His sudden appearance in the doorway startled me.
Jego nagłe pojawienie się w drzwiach zaskoczyło mnie.
Collocations
startle someoneeasily startledsudden startle
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