surprise
/sɝprˈaɪz/
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Definitions
Noun
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
Noun
a sudden unexpected event
Noun
the act of surprising someone
Verb
cause to be surprised; "The news really surprised me"
Verb
come upon or take unawares; "She surprised the couple"; "He surprised an interesting scene"
Verb
attack by storm; attack suddenly
More General Terms
act
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alteration
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astonishment
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