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English 1 sense of the expression startle response:
NOUNactstartle response, startle reactiona complicated involuntary reaction to a sudden unexpected stimulus (especially a loud noise)
Englishstartle response: 1 sense noun 1, act
MeaningA complicated involuntary reaction to a sudden unexpected stimulus (especially a loud noise); involves flexion of most skeletal muscles and a variety of visceral reactions.
Synonymstartle reaction
Broaderstartle, jump, startA sudden involuntary movement

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