Synonyms and antonyms of To be shocked or surprised in British Thesaurus

be taken aback ()

to be shocked or surprised, especially by something that someone says or does to you

marvel (verb)

to show or feel surprise or admiration

start (verb)

to move suddenly because you are afraid or surprised by something

wonder (verb)

to admire someone or something and feel surprised by how beautiful or unusual they are

shudder at ()

to be shocked by something

reel (verb)

to feel very shocked, upset, or confused

boggle (verb)

to be so surprised or shocked that you are unable to believe something

do a double take ()

to react after a slight pause, because you are surprised by what you have just seen or heard

catch your breath ()

to stop breathing suddenly for a short time because you are surprised or impressed

not know what hit you ()

to feel extremely shocked or surprised

be riveted to the spot ()

to be so frightened or surprised that you cannot move

exclaim (verb)

to say something suddenly and loudly, especially because you are surprised, impressed, angry etc

gasp (verb)

mainly literary to breathe in suddenly, for example because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain

gulp (verb)

to make a noise as you swallow air because you are surprised, excited, or afraid

jump (verb)

to get a shock and suddenly move your body slightly because of this. If you jump out of your skin, you get a very big shock