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What is the opposite of startled?

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Adjective
Opposite of confounded with surprise or wonder
Adjective
(colloquial) Opposite of timid, or showing a lack of courage
“Obviously, I haven't been brave enough to broach this topic amongst our friends for fear of an outcry.”
Adjective
Opposite of very frightened, and unable to react sensibly because of panic
Adjective
Opposite of so frightened that one is unable to move
Adjective
Opposite of astonished or taken aback by something
Adjective
(also used as simple past tense under some contexts) Opposite of showing or experiencing bewilderment
“Everyone was enlightened as to why he had the opinions he held when they learned of his background.”
Adjective
Opposite of confounded with surprise or wonder
“Now he has wed in secret again and, to judge by newspaper reports, his parents are embarrassed and indifferent.”
Adjective
Opposite of feeling confused mentally
“I wanted to ask him a favor, and to do so, I had to stay calm and clearheaded.”
Verb
Opposite of to have frightened or caused fear
“After the loss of his grandfather, many comforted Jack.”
Verb
Opposite of past tense for to cause to feel sudden fright or alarm
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