Striking vs. Startling — What's the Difference?

Arresting the attention and producing a vivid impression on the sight or the mind.

To cause to make a quick involuntary movement or start.

Making a strong impression.

To alarm, frighten, or surprise suddenly.

On strike, taking part in industrial action.

To become alarmed, frightened, or surprised.

Present participle of strike

A sudden, brief episode of fear.

The act by which something strikes or is struck.

A sudden, involuntary movement in response to something frightening or unexpected, such as a noise.

Affecting with strong emotions; surprising; forcible; impressive; very noticeable; as, a striking representation or image; a striking resemblance.

Likely to startle; surprising; shocking.

The physical coming together of two or more things;

A startle; a sudden motion or shock.

The act of contacting one thing with another;

So remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm;

Sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect;

Having a quality that thrusts itself into attention;