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surprise[noun]Entry Word: surprise Function: noun Meaning: 1 something that makes a strong impression because it is so unexpected <the birthday party was such a complete surprise that Jane was speechless for a moment> Synonyms bolt, bombshell, jar, jolt, stunner Related Words shock, thunderclap; revelation, shocker 2 the state of being strongly impressed by something unexpected or unusual <Danny stared in utter surprise at the deer in his living room> Synonyms amazement, astonishment, shock Related Words awe, wonder, wonderment; startle; bewilderment, confusion, discomfiture, dismay 3 a scheme in which hidden persons wait to attack by surprise <waited under cover of darkness and took the enemy encampment by surprise at dawn> — see ambush 1 
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