as in surprising
                                      
              
          
                                                      causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness                                       
              
                             the startling news that my sister will be having a baby                         
                
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
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                    as in amazing
                                                
              
          
                                                      to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected                                       
              
                             the lightning startled the children and sent them scurrying for cover                         
                
                                                                                                                                                                          
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                    as in jumping
                                                
              
          
                                                      to move suddenly and sharply (as in surprise)                                       
              
                             the cat startled when the door slammed shut with a bang                         
                
                                                                                                                                
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                    as in frightening
                                                
              
          
                                                      to strike with fear                                       
              
                             loud noises always startle her                         
                
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
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