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To astound or surprise someone

To do something (to someone) unexpectedly

To bushwhack or catch unaware by hitting unexpectedly

To (attempt to) grab or capture suddenly, especially by lunging at

To attack someone, typically from a hidden position

To chance upon someone doing something unexpected (and usually underhanded)

To disturb the composure of

(of a feeling) To affect (someone) suddenly and powerfully

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Verb

To astound or surprise someone

knocks sideways

stops someone in their tracks

leaves open-mouthed

knocks the stuffing out of

catches off balance

knocks for a loop

blows your mind

boggles the mind

takes your breath away

renders speechless

knocks over with feather

throws into a tizzy

throws for a loop

makes speechless

throws off balance

discombobulates

causes to be at a stand

sets someone thinking

makes someone scratch their head

sweeps off feet

hits like a ton of bricks

sets someone back on their heels

makes one's hair stand on end

messes with one's head

sweeps someone off their feet

distresses greatly

boggles the mind of

takes the wind out of your sails

fills with amazement

fills with wonder

strikes with awe

knocks senseless

throws a curveball

leaves speechless

throws for loop

gives offence to

brings up short

raises someone's eyebrows

rivets the attention of

completely surprises

shakes out of your complacency

hits like ton of bricks

strikes terror into

curdlea the blood

scares the daylights out of

chills to the bone

makes teeth chatter

makes one's blood run cold

scares to death

gets someone going

fires with enthusiasm

gives someone a charge

lights a fire under

gives someone a kick

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“It would take her by surprise when a young woman appeared in front of her.”

Verb

To do something (to someone) unexpectedly

“We must resort to the stratagem of keeping close to the enemy all through the game, with the hope of winning at the very finish by an unexpected spurt that will take them by surprise.”

Verb

To bushwhack or catch unaware by hitting unexpectedly

catches unaware

hits unexpectedly

Verb

To (attempt to) grab or capture suddenly, especially by lunging at

attacks suddenly

catches off-guard

makes a grab for

Verb

To attack someone, typically from a hidden position

lays a trap for

attacks by surprise

sets an ambush for

Verb

To chance upon someone doing something unexpected (and usually underhanded)

Verb

To disturb the composure of

Verb

(of a feeling) To affect (someone) suddenly and powerfully

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