take by surprise Antonyms

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to happen to (someone or something) unexpectedly, to attack, capture, or approach (someone or something) without warning

The sudden revelation took everyone by surprise, leaving them speechless and bewildered.
The unexpected turn of events took the audience by surprise and kept them on the edge of their seats.
The suspect's unexpected confession took the police by surprise and forced them to reconsider their investigation.
The company's decision to lay off half its staff took the employees by surprise and sent shockwaves through the workplace.
The storm's arrival took the campers by surprise, forcing them to seek shelter hastily.
The politician's sudden resignation took the nation by surprise and sparked a flurry of speculation.
The earthquake took the city by surprise, causing widespread damage and leaving many people without homes.
The discovery of a hidden treasure took the archaeologists by surprise and sent them into a frenzy of excitement.
The announcement of the wedding took the couple's friends by surprise, as they had kept their plans a closely guarded secret.
The invention of the smartphone took the world by surprise and revolutionized the way we communicate and access information.

to happen to (someone or something) unexpectedly, to attack, capture, or approach (someone or something) without warning

stun, astonish, shock, amaze, startle,surprise, take aback, dumfound, dumbfound, shake up

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The sudden revelation took everyone by surprise, leaving them speechless and bewildered.

The unexpected turn of events took the audience by surprise and kept them on the edge of their seats.

The suspect's unexpected confession took the police by surprise and forced them to reconsider their investigation.

The company's decision to lay off half its staff took the employees by surprise and sent shockwaves through the workplace.