How is the word напугать translated from Russian to English

English translation
Startle
verb

Внезапно испугать так, что человек вздрагивает.

To surprise someone so they jump.

Examples with “напугать”

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  • Ты меня напугал! — You startled me!

  • Громкий звук испугает кошку. — The loud noise will startle the cat.

  • Не пугай лошадей этим шумом. — Don't startle the horses with that noise.

  • Ты что, испугал её этой шуткой? — Did you just startle her with that joke?

  • Громкие фейерверки каждый год пугают собаку. — Loud fireworks startle the dog every year.

  • Пожалуйста, не пугай меня, пока я работаю. — Please don’t startle me while I’m working.

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