Understanding the meaning of surprise

surprise

/sər'praɪz/

noun
the act of surprising someone
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surprisal

type of:
perturbation disruption
verb
attack by storm; attack suddenly
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Similar:

storm

type of:
assail attack
noun
a sudden unexpected event
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type of:
modification change alteration
verb
cause to be surprised
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"The news really surprised me"

type of:
move impress strike affect
verb
come upon or take unawares
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"She surprised the couple" "He surprised an interesting scene"

type of:
move act
noun
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
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type of:
amazement astonishment

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