103 entries under surprise topic. ×
| spring something on(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, upset) | |
| throw(verb, confuse, mistake, baffle) | |
| traumatize(verb, disturb, agitate, anger, shake) | |
| knock for six(verb, expression, idiom, delight, overwhelm) | |
| throw a curve(verb, expression, idiom, upset, disturb) | |
| antagonize(verb, disturb, agitate, anger, shake) | |
| besot(bewilder, astonish, astound, nonplus) | |
| blunt(astonish, astound) | |
| catch unawares(verb, idiom, impress) | |
| completely surprise(verb, expression, disturb, agitate, anger) | |
| displease(verb, disturb, agitate, anger, shake) | |
| dull(confuse, bewilder, astonish, astound) | |
| flood(verb, disturb, agitate, anger, shake) | |
| hebetate(bewilder, astonish, astound, nonplus) | |
| hit like ton of bricks(verb, expression, idiom, disturb, agitate) | |
| insult(verb, disturb, agitate, anger, shake) | |
| offend(verb, disturb, agitate, anger, shake) | |
| render speechless(expression, overwhelm, alarm, amaze) | |
| scandalize(verb, disturb, agitate, anger, shake) | |
| scare the pants off of(expression, idiom, shock, scare) |
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