sorprendere

Definitions of sorprendere
  1. verb
    cause to be surprised
    synonyms: cogliere, meravigliare
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    types:
    sbalordire, strabiliare, stupire
    affect with wonder
    pescare
    discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
    colpire, impressionare, rintontire, scioccare, sconvolgere, stressare, traumatizzare
    surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off
    type of:
    commuovere, emozionare, fare impressione, impressionare
    have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
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