Synonyms of thunderstrike

thunderstrike

verb

as in to surprise

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

everyone was thunderstruck when she quit her job without warning

Synonyms & Similar Words

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