Synonyms of take aback

take aback

phrase

as in surprise

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

Everyone was taken aback by her sudden anger.

The family seemed taken aback by the overwhelming generosity of their neighbors.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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