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Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'surprise'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) surprise
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
Synonyms: surprisal

2. (noun) surprise
a sudden unexpected event
Synonyms: surprisal

3. (verb) surprise, surprisal
the act of surprising someone
Synonyms: surprisal, surprise

4. (verb) surprise
cause to be surprised
Synonyms: storm

5. (verb) surprise
come upon or take unawares
Synonyms: storm

6. (verb) storm, surprise
attack by storm; attack suddenly
Synonyms: rage, surprise, force, ramp, storm

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'surprise'

English Synonyms and Antonyms

1. surprise
Amazement and astonishment both express the momentary overwhelming of the mind by that which is beyond expectation. Astonishment especially affects the emotions, amazement the intellect. Awe
Synonyms: amazement, admiration, awe, confusion, surprise, astonishment, bewilderment, perplexity, wonder
Antonyms: anticipation, composure, expectation, preparation, steadiness, calmness, coolness, indifference, self-possession, stoicism

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