1. (

• startle ,
• galvanize ,
• galvanise

) to stimulate to action; "the loud noise startled him awake"; "galvanized into action" ;

2. (

• startle ,
• jump ,
• start ,

) move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm; "She startled when I walked into the room" ;

1. (

• startling

) so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm; "Sydney's startling new Opera House"; "startling news"; "startling earthquake shocks" ;