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The phrase "activated and startled" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a state of being both triggered into action and surprised or alarmed by something.
Example: "The sudden noise activated and startled the dog, causing it to bark loudly."
Alternatives: "awakened and surprised" or "stimulated and shocked."
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The museum alarm system was activated and startled the intruder into fleeing just minutes after beginning his chainsaw attack.
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It gives you confidence and startles your attacker.
More than once, the cruise control and braking systems startled me when they activated unexpectedly, apparently after sensing cars too close in adjacent lanes.
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Move slowly and try not to get startled and jump.
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