1. 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
   - startle reaction

Derived forms: startle responses

Type of: jump, start, startle

Encyclopedia: Startle response

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