1. (n.) A state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm.

2. (n.) Anything strange, ugly or shocking, producing a feeling of alarm or aversion.

3. (n.) To alarm suddenly; to shock by causing sudden fear; to terrify; to scare.

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