What is another word for take aback?
144 synonyms foundPronunciation:
[ tˈe͡ɪk ɐbˈak], [ tˈeɪk ɐbˈak], [ t_ˈeɪ_k ɐ_b_ˈa_k]Table of Contents
Similar words for take aback:- ball over (noun)
- blow out of the water (noun)
- floor (noun)
- astonish (verb)
- astound (verb)
- discomfit (verb)
- disconcert (verb)
- dismay (verb)
- nonplus (verb)
- stagger (verb)
- startle (verb)
- surprise (verb)
- other synonyms
- amaze
- dismay
- nonplus
- rebuke
- other relevant words
Synonyms for Take aback:
n.
•ball over (noun) •blow out of the water (noun) •floor (noun)v.
•astonish (verb) •astound (verb) •discomfit (verb)- annoy,
- checkmate,
- balk,
- upset,
- bother,
- rattle,
- beat,
- discompose,
- ruffle,
- demoralize,
- overcome,
- trump,
- embarrass,
- worry,
- vex,
- foil,
- fluster,
- baffle,
- irk,
- disturb,
- faze,
- outwit,
- unsettle,
- discountenance,
- perplex,
- thwart,
- abash,
- perturb,
- worst,
- prevent.
- disarrange,
- hinder,
- foul up,
- bug,
- agitate,
- puzzle,
- discombobulate,
- undo,
- frustrate,
- unbalance,
- trouble.
Other synonyms:
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- amaze.
Antonyms for Take aback:
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v.
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astound
dull.
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dismay
assure, encourage, make happy.
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startle
compose.
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astound