Another word for surprise
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Verb
To impress strongly by what is unexpected or unusual
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Another word for surprise
Noun
A feeling of amazement
See also:The cause of surprise, sense 1
Verb
To amaze
To take unaware
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Idioms:
take by surprise
Synonym Study
- Flabbergast is a colloquial term suggesting an astounding to the point of speechlessness
- Astound suggests such a shocking surprise that one is left helpless to act or think I was astounded by the proposal
- Amaze suggests an astonishing that causes bewilderment or confusion amazed at the sudden turn of events
- Astonish implies a surprising with something that seems unbelievable to astonish with sleight of hand
- Surprise implies an affecting with wonder because of being unexpected, unusual, etc. I'm surprised at your concern
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