Answer: startles

AnswerCrossword Clue
STARTLES

Surprises

STARTLES

Causes alarm

STARTLES

Catches off guard

STARTLES
Alarms
STARTLES
Catches by surprise
STARTLESScares suddenly
STARTLESAlarms.
STARTLESFrightens.
STARTLESCatches napping.
STARTLESTakes by surprise.
STARTLESFrightens
STARTLESShocks
STARTLESMakes one jump
STARTLESMakes a loud noise, perhaps
STARTLESTakes by surprise