Startle Reaction

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

a complicated involuntary reaction to a sudden unexpected stimulus (especially a loud noise)

Framework senses

2 senses across 2 frameworks

Wordset Dictionary1 senseview framework →

§1: a complicated involuntary reaction to a sudden unexpected stimulus (especially a loud noise)

Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →

§1 · legacy_primary: a complicated involuntary reaction to a sudden unexpected stimulus (especially a loud noise)
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