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Shocked, alarmed (8)

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I believe the answer is:

startled

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'shocked' is the first definition.
(startling is a kind of shocking)

'alarmed' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

(Other definitions for startled that I've seen before include "Affrighted" , "Surprised with fright" , "Frightened or suprised suddenly" , "Scared" , "Frightened or surprised suddenly" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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