79 entries under surprise topic. ×

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fright(verb, start, shock, agitate)
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give a turn(verb, expression, idiom, start, shock)
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horrify(verb, upset, bother, disturb, shock)
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jump(verb, start, shock, agitate)
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knock over(verb, expression, phrasal verb, overcome, shock)
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offend(verb, alarm, astonish, astound)
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paralyze(verb, upset, bother, disturb, shock)
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put one away(verb, expression, idiom, shock, confound)
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puzzle(verb, upset, bother, disturb, shock)
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rock(verb, start, shock, confuse, overwhelm)
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scare(verb, upset, bother, disturb, shock)
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shake up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, start, shock)
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spring(verb, start, shock, agitate)
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spring on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, shock, overwhelm)
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terrify(verb, upset, bother, disturb, shock)
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terrorize(verb, upset, bother, disturb, shock)
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throw(verb, upset, bother, disturb, distress)
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throw a curve(verb, expression, idiom, shock, confuse)
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throw into a tizzy(verb, expression, idiom, upset, bother)
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anger(verb, alarm, astonish, astound)
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