History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
astonish

to surprise (a person) greatly

surprise

astound

surprise (a person) greatly

amaze

disconcert

to upset the calmness or confidence of (a person)

shake up; confuse

dumbfound

to astonish (a person)

astound, confuse

nonplussed

very surprised or puzzled

confuse, perplex

startle

to cause (a person) to be suddenly surprised or to move in surprise

frighten, surprise

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