ASTONISHMENT Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word astonishment. (close relations)
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| amazement | nounn | |||||
noun • the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising | ||||||
| marvel | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • something that causes feelings of wonder verb • be amazed at • express astonishment or surprise about something | ||||||
| wonder | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising • something that causes feelings of wonder • a state in which you want to learn more about something verb • have a wish or desire to know something • place in doubt or express doubtful speculation • be amazed at | ||||||
| awe | nounn | |||||
noun • an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration • a feeling of profound respect for someone or something verb • inspire awe in | ||||||
| bewilderment | nounn | |||||
noun • confusion resulting from failure to understand | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| consternation | nounn | |||||
noun • fear resulting from the awareness of danger | ||||||
| dismay | verbv | |||||
noun • the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles • fear resulting from the awareness of danger verb • lower someone's spirits; make downhearted • fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised | ||||||
| numbness | nounn | |||||
noun • partial or total lack of sensation in a part of the body; a symptom of nerve damage or dysfunction • the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally | ||||||
| paralysis | nounn | |||||
noun • loss of the ability to move a body part | ||||||
| stunner | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a very attractive or seductive looking woman • an unexpected and amazing event | ||||||
| stupefaction | nounn | |||||
noun • a feeling of stupefied astonishment • marginal consciousness • the action of stupefying; making dull or lethargic | ||||||
| stupor | nounn | |||||
noun • the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally • marginal consciousness | ||||||
| wonderment | nounn | |||||
noun • the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising | ||||||
