Definition of surprise

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Surprise (n.) To lead (one) to do suddenly and without forethought; to bring (one) into some unexpected state; -- with into; as, to be surprised into an indiscretion; to be surprised into generosity..

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Surpriser :: Surprisement (n.) Surprisal.
Catch :: Catch (v. t.) To come upon unexpectedly or by surprise; to find; as, to catch one in the act of stealing..
Ambush :: Ambush (v. t.) A concealed station, where troops or enemies lie in wait to attack by surprise..
Strangeness :: Strangely (adv.) In a strange manner; in a manner or degree to excite surprise or wonder; wonderfully.
Surprising :: Surpriser (n.) One who surprises.
Picket :: Picket (n.) A detached body of troops serving to guard an army from surprise, and to oppose reconnoitering parties of the enemy; -- called also outlying picket..
Marvel :: Marvel (v. i.) To be struck with surprise, astonishment, or wonder; to wonder..
Obreption :: Obreption (n.) The obtaining gifts of escheat by fraud or surprise.
Surprising :: Surprised (imp. & p. p.) of Surpris.
Gramercy :: Gramercy (interj.) A word formerly used to express thankfulness, with surprise; many thanks..
Indeed :: Indeed (adv.) In reality; in truth; in fact; verily; truly; -- used in a variety of sense. Esp.: (a) Denoting emphasis; as, indeed it is so. (b) Denoting concession or admission; as, indeed, you are right. (c) Denoting surprise; as, indeed, is it you? Its meaning is not intrinsic or fixed, but depends largely on the form of expression which it accompanies..
Oh :: Oh (interj.) An exclamation expressing various emotions, according to the tone and manner, especially surprise, pain, sorrow, anxiety, or a wish. See the Note under O..
Surprise :: Surprisal (n.) The act of surprising, or state of being surprised; surprise..
Shock :: Shock (v.) To strike with surprise, terror, horror, or disgust; to cause to recoil; as, his violence shocked his associates..
Surquedous :: Surprising (a.) Exciting surprise; extraordinary; of a nature to excite wonder and astonishment; as, surprising bravery; a surprising escape from danger..
Ambush :: Ambush (v. t.) The troops posted in a concealed place, for attacking by surprise; liers in wait..
Surprise :: Surprise (n.) To lead (one) to do suddenly and without forethought; to bring (one) into some unexpected state; -- with into; as, to be surprised into an indiscretion; to be surprised into generosity..
Humph :: Humph (interj.) An exclamation denoting surprise, or contempt, doubt, etc..
Exclamation :: Exclamation (n.) A loud calling or crying out; outcry; loud or emphatic utterance; vehement vociferation; clamor; that which is cried out, as an expression of feeling; sudden expression of sound or words indicative of emotion, as in surprise, pain, grief, joy, anger, etc..
Gloppen :: Gloppen (v. t. & i.) To surprise or astonish; to be startled or astonished.
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