Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Take by surprise

verb

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To occur to someone when unexpected; to surprise.

    "Kazakhstan's shooting team was taken by surprise when a spoof national anthem from the film Borat was used at a medal ceremony in Kuwait."

See also for "take by surprise"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Want a quick game? Try Word Finder.