chortle | (verb) laugh quietly or with restraint | Synonyms: chuckle, laugh softly |
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hurtle | (verb) throw forcefully | Synonyms: cast, hurl |
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(verb) make a thrusting forward movement | Synonyms: hurl, lunge, thrust |
(verb) move with or as if with a rushing sound | - |
startle | (verb) to stimulate to action | Synonyms: galvanise, galvanize |
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(verb) move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm | Synonyms: jump, start |
turtle | (verb) hunt for turtles, especially as an occupation | - |
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(verb) overturn accidentally | Synonyms: capsize, turn turtle |