Scrabble & Words with friends points
- startle is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
- startle is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
- startle is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 8
Definition of startle
- a sudden involuntary movement (noun)
Synonyms
- jump
- start
- move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm (verb)
Examples
- She startled when I walked into the room
Synonyms
- jump
- start
- to stimulate to action (verb)
Examples
- the loud noise startled him awake
Synonyms
- galvanise
- galvanize
See definition of startle in Merriam Webster