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(1):

(n.) To strike with wonder, astonishment, or confusion, by something sudden, unexpected, or remarkable; to confound; as, his conduct surprised me.

(2):

(n.) A dish covered with a crust of raised paste, but with no other contents.

(3):

(n.) Anything that causes such a state or emotion.

(4):

(n.) To lead (one) to do suddenly and without forethought; to bring (one) into some unexpected state; - with into; as, to be surprised into an indiscretion; to be surprised into generosity.

(5):

(n.) To come or fall suddenly and unexpectedly; to take unawares; to seize or capture by unexpected attack.

(6):

(n.) The act of coming upon, or taking, unawares; the act of seizing unexpectedly; surprisal; as, the fort was taken by surprise.

(7):

(n.) The state of being surprised, or taken unawares, by some act or event which could not reasonably be foreseen; emotion excited by what is sudden and strange; a suddenly excited feeling of wonder or astonishment.

(8):

(n.) To hold possession of; to hold.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Surprise'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​s/surprise.html. 1828.
 
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