TAKE ABACK Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the phrase take aback. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the phrase take aback. (close relations)

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Definition of TAKE ABACK


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	shock				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
	amaze				verbv
	verb • affect with wonder • be a mystery or bewildering to
	astonish				verbv
	verb • affect with wonder
	startle				verbv
	noun • a sudden involuntary movement verb • to stimulate to action • move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm
	stun				verbv
	verb • make senseless or dizzy by or as if by a blow • hit something or somebody as if with a sandbag • overcome as with astonishment or disbelief
	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
	floor				verb, nounv, n
	noun • the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure) • a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale • a lower limit • the ground on which people and animals move about • the bottom surface of any lake or other body of water • the lower inside surface of any hollow structure • the occupants of a floor • the parliamentary right to address an assembly • the legislative hall where members debate and vote and conduct other business • a large room in a exchange where the trading is done verb • surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off • knock down with force
	ball over				adjectiveadj
	verb • surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off
	blow out of the water
	verb • surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off

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