Definition of surprise

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Surprise (n.) Anything that causes such a state or emotion.

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Subreptitious :: Subreption (n.) The act of obtaining a favor by surprise, or by unfair representation through suppression or fraudulent concealment of facts..
Lack :: Lack (interj.) Exclamation of regret or surprise.
Deprehend :: Deprehend (v. t.) To take unwares or by surprise; to seize, as a person commiting an unlawful act; to catch; to apprehend..
Wonderment :: Wonderment (n.) Surprise; astonishment; a wonderful appearance; a wonder.
Startlingly :: Startle (n.) A sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger..
Epigram :: Epigram (n.) A short poem treating concisely and pointedly of a single thought or event. The modern epigram is so contrived as to surprise the reader with a witticism or ingenious turn of thought, and is often satirical in character..
Wonder :: Wonder (n.) A cause of wonder; that which excites surprise; a strange thing; a prodigy; a miracle.
Curious :: Curious (a.) Exciting attention or inquiry; awakening surprise; inviting and rewarding inquisitiveness; not simple or plain; strange; rare.
Overtake :: Overtake (v. t.) To come upon from behind; to discover; to surprise; to capture; to overcome.
Humph :: Humph (interj.) An exclamation denoting surprise, or contempt, doubt, etc..
Surprise :: Surprisal (n.) The act of surprising, or state of being surprised; surprise..
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..
Lackaday :: Lackaday (interj.) Alack the day; alas; -- an expression of sorrow, regret, dissatisfaction, or surprise..
Ah :: Ah (interj.) An exclamation, expressive of surprise, pity, complaint, entreaty, contempt, threatening, delight, triumph, etc., according to the manner of utterance..
Surprising :: Surpriser (n.) One who surprises.
Guard :: Guard (n.) To protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend; to shelter; to shield from surprise or attack; to protect by attendance; to accompany for protection; to care for..
Start :: Start (n.) The act of starting; a sudden spring, leap, or motion, caused by surprise, fear, pain, or the like; any sudden motion, or beginning of motion..
Surprised :: Surprise (n.) A dish covered with a crust of raised paste, but with no other contents..
Capture :: Capture (n.) The thing taken by force, surprise, or stratagem; a prize; prey..
Nap-taking :: Nap-taking (n.) A taking by surprise; an unexpected onset or attack.
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