ASTONISHES Synonyms
There are 21 hypernyms of the word astonishes. (close relations)
Definition of ASTONISHES
Best Alternative Words for ASTONISHES
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amazes | verbv | |||||||
verb • affect with wonder • be a mystery or bewildering to | ||||||||
astounds | verb, adverbv, adv | |||||||
verb • affect with wonder | ||||||||
shocks | 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 | ||||||||
startles | verbv | |||||||
noun • a sudden involuntary movement verb • to stimulate to action • move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm | ||||||||
stupefies | verbv | |||||||
verb • make dull or stupid or muddle with drunkenness or infatuation • be a mystery or bewildering to • make senseless or dizzy by or as if by a blow | ||||||||
surprises | nounn | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
astound | verbv | |||||||
verb • affect with wonder | ||||||||
amaze | verbv | |||||||
verb • affect with wonder • be a mystery or bewildering to | ||||||||
flabbergast | verbv | |||||||
verb • overcome with amazement | ||||||||
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 |