French-English translations for sursauter

flinchI am a research scientist in my country and I cannot hear the expression 'knowledge-based society' without flinching. Je fais de la recherche dans mon pays et je ne peux pas entendre l'expression "société de la connaissance" sans sursauter. My eye doctor hates the flinch I have every time he tries to get near my eyes.
get upThe tired horse eventually got up and over the hurdleIm having difficulty getting up the stairsI didnt get up until midday

give a start
jump
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The boy jumped over a fence.Kangaroos are known for their ability to jump high.She is going to jump from the diving board.
rise
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We watched the balloon riseThis elm tree rises to a height of seventy feetThe path rises as you approach the foot of the hill
spike
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The trap was lined with spikes.oil of spiketo spike down planks
stand
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Here I stand, wondering what to do nextStand up, walk to the refrigerator, and get your own snackDo not leave your car standing in the road
stand upStand up, then sit down again.Laura stood the sofa up on end.John stood Laura up at the movie theater.

start
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The movie was entertaining from start to finish.He woke with a start.Captured pieces are returned to the start of the board.
startlea horse that startles easily