Words Like SURPRISE
We have put together a list of words that are similar to SURPRISE.
24 Alternative Words Similar to surprise
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Blindside
Verb Hyponym
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Peripeteia
Noun Hyponym
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Peripetia
Noun Hyponym
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Peripety
Noun Hyponym
4 examples of surprise
1
the fort was taken by surprise
2
his conduct surprised me
3
to be surprised into an indiscretion; to be surprised into generosity
4
He surprised an interesting scene
10 definitions of surprise
1
The act of coming upon, or taking, unawares; the act of seizing unexpectedly; surprisal.
2
The state of being surprised, or taken unawares, by some act or event which could not reasonably be foreseen; emotion excited by what is sudden and strange; a suddenly excited feeling of wonder or astonishment.
3
Anything that causes such a state or emotion.
4
A dish covered with a crust of raised paste, but with no other contents.
5
To come or fall suddenly and unexpectedly; to take unawares; to seize or capture by unexpected attack.
6
To strike with wonder, astonishment, or confusion, by something sudden, unexpected, or remarkable; to confound.
7
To lead (one) to do suddenly and without forethought; to bring (one) into some unexpected state; -- with into.
8
To hold possession of; to hold.
9
come upon or take unawares
10
the act of surprising someone