Surprise

noun
sər'praɪz

Noun

  • the act of surprising someone

    Similar:Surprisal
    Type of:PerturbationDisruption

  • a sudden unexpected event

    Type of:ModificationChangeAlteration

  • the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

    Type of:AmazementAstonishment

Verb

  • come upon or take unawares

    “She surprised the couple”

    “He surprised an interesting scene”

    Type of:MoveAct

  • cause to be surprised

    “The news really surprised me”

    Type of:MoveImpressStrike

  • attack by storm; attack suddenly

    Similar:Storm
    Type of:AssailAttack

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