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STARTLE RESPONSE

\stˈɑːtə͡l ɹɪspˈɒns], \stˈɑːtə‍l ɹɪspˈɒns], \s_t_ˈɑː_t_əl ɹ_ɪ_s_p_ˈɒ_n_s]\

Definitions of STARTLE RESPONSE

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a complicated involuntary reaction to a sudden unexpected stimulus (especially a loud noise); involves flexion of most skeletal muscles and a variety of visceral reactions

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a complicated involuntary reaction to a sudden unexpected stimulus (especially a loud noise); involves flexion of most skeletal muscles and a variety of visceral reactions

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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