Usually means: Sudden shock from unexpected event.
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  2. startlement: Collins English Dictionary
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▸ noun:  An instance of being startled; surprise.

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surprisement, surprising, shock, shocker, stound, sudden, alarm, stun, jolt, shell shock, more...

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surprisement, surprising, shock, shocker, stound, sudden, alarm, stun, jolt, shell shock, more...



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