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sobrecoger — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • startle verb To give someone a sudden shock or fright, usually without real danger.

Senses

sobrecoger is used for these senses in English:

  • startle (transitive) To excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension; to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to alarm; to surprise.

startle — full definition

  1. verb To give someone a sudden shock or fright, usually without real danger.
  2. noun A sudden jolt of surprise or alarm.

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