118 entries under shock topic. ×
| scare away(expression, upset, agitate, scare) | |
| scare off(expression, upset, worry, agitate) | |
| scare stiff(verb, expression, upset, dismay) | |
| shatter(overwhelm, shake, astonish, astound) | |
| spring on(verb, expression, take, confound) | |
| spring something on(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, upset) | |
| stiff(upset, worry, agitate, discourage) | |
| strike terror into(expression, idiom, agitate, scare) | |
| stump(confuse, shake, bewilder, astonish) | |
| take breath away(expression, idiom, overwhelm, shake) | |
| take by surprise(verb, expression, idiom, take, delight) | |
| throw off balance(expression, idiom, confuse, shake) | |
| unhinge(verb, upset, bother, worry, provoke) | |
| throw a curve(verb, expression, idiom, upset, disturb) | |
| fog(upset, confuse, bewilder, daze) | |
| knock unconscious(expression, upset, daze) | |
| scare the pants off of(expression, idiom, surprise, scare) | |
| touch(verb, encourage, initiate, affect) |
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