Aback synonyms

ə-băk'

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by surprise
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unawares
Without adequate preparation
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behind
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sudden
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suddenly
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4
evasive action (related)
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1
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unawarely
Without adequate preparation
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5
prepared (related)
Without adequate preparation
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unaware
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5
short
Without adequate preparation
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Find another word for aback. In this page you can discover 11 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for aback, like: by surprise, unawares, unexpectedly, behind, sudden, suddenly, evasive action, unawarely, prepared, unaware and short.
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Aback Sentence Examples

  • He was taken aback momentarily, but he recovered swiftly.

  • Taken aback by his anger, she watched him run a hand through his hair in an unusual sign of agitation.

  • Frederick appeared to be taken aback both by the story, and the speed at which Sarah relayed it.

  • You will be taken aback by the many different varieties of birds there are to choose from as a pet.

  • "Wow," she said, taken aback.  "I've never heard you speak bad about anyone.  You have a thing for her?"

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