·vt To Deter; to cause to deviate.
II. Startle ·vt To move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to Start.
III. Startle ·noun A sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger.
IV. Startle ·vt To excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension; to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to Alarm; to Surprise.