verb
to cause someone to feel sudden shock, surprise, or alarm
adjective
causing sudden shock, surprise, or alarm
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The startling news of the company's bankruptcy sent shockwaves through the financial industry.
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I had a startling encounter with a bear while hiking in the woods.
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The ending of that movie was so startling, I jumped out of my seat!
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Her startling resemblance to her late grandmother was uncanny.