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Take Someone Aback Crossword Clue

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noun

• a sudden involuntary movement

verb

• to stimulate to action

• move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm

39%9 Surprise or shock someone with unexpected news or behavior
verb

• surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off

32%7Take aback
verb

• affect with wonder

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