WordNet: startle reaction, startle response
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
- hypernym jump, start, startle
startle reaction
- (suomi) säikähdysreaktio (synonyymi)
startle response
- (suomi) säikähdysreaktio (synonyymi)