Synonyms of take by surprise

take by surprise

phrase

as in surprise

to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected

I was taken by surprise when I heard the news and had trouble getting my thoughts together.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surprise
• shock
• amaze
• stun
• startle
• astonish
• take aback
• dumfound
• bowl over
• thunderstrike
• dumbfound
• stupefy
• blow away
• flabbergast
• shake up
• astound
• rock
• floor
• daze
• knock for a loop
• bewilder
• confuse
• dismay
• jar
• perplex
• disconcert
• blindside
• befuddle
• muddle
• nonplus
• discomfit
• confound