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

Lexicographical Neighbors of Take Aback

takeoff rocket
takeout
takeouts
takeout food
takeover
takeovers
takeover arbitrage
takeover attempt
takeover bid
takeover target
taker
takers
takes
takeup
takeups
take aback (current term)
take account
take advantage
take after
take aim
take apart
take arms
take away
take a bow
take a breath
take a breather
take a chance
take a crap
take a dare
take a dive

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