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Definition of Take aback
1. Verb. Surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off. "The performance is likely to take aback Sue"; "I was floored when I heard that I was promoted"
Exact synonyms: Ball Over, Blow Out Of The Water, Floor, Shock
Generic synonyms: Surprise
Specialized synonyms: Galvanise, Galvanize, Startle
Derivative terms: Shock
Generic synonyms: Surprise
Specialized synonyms: Galvanise, Galvanize, Startle
Derivative terms: Shock