ASTONISH Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word astonish. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| astound | verbv | |||||
verb • affect with wonder | ||||||
| amaze | verbv | |||||
verb • affect with wonder • be a mystery or bewildering to | ||||||
| surprise | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you • a sudden unexpected event • the act of surprising someone verb • cause to be surprised • come upon or take unawares • attack by storm; attack suddenly | ||||||
| shock | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally • the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat • a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body • (pathology) bodily collapse or near collapse caused by inadequate oxygen delivery to the cells; characterized by reduced cardiac output and rapid heartbeat and circulatory insufficiency and pallor • an instance of agitation of the earth's crust • an unpleasant or disappointing surprise • a pile of sheaves of grain set on end in a field to dry; stalks of Indian corn set up in a field • a bushy thick mass (especially hair) • a sudden jarring impact • a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses verb • surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off • strike with disgust or revulsion • strike with horror or terror • collide violently • collect or gather into shocks • subject to electrical shocks • inflict a trauma upon | ||||||
| startle | verbv | |||||
noun • a sudden involuntary movement verb • to stimulate to action • move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm | ||||||
| stun | verbv | |||||
verb • make senseless or dizzy by or as if by a blow • hit something or somebody as if with a sandbag • overcome as with astonishment or disbelief | ||||||
| flabbergast | verbv | |||||
verb • overcome with amazement | ||||||
