surprise (n.)

  1. the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

  2. a sudden unexpected event

  3. the act of surprising someone

    [ Syn: surprisal ]

    surprise (v.)

  1. cause to be surprised; The news really surprised me'

  2. come upon or take unawares; She surprised the couple; He surprised an interesting scene'

  3. attack by storm; attack suddenly

    [ Syn: storm ]

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