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Startle

//ˈstɑɹt(ə)l//

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The word "startle" can be used as verb and noun.

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ball over blow out of the water floor inborn reflex innate reflex instinctive reflex move physiological reaction reflex reflex action reflex response shock take aback unconditioned reflex

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