Alarm and Astound

Alarm

Alarm verb - To strike with fear.
Usage example: I don't want to alarm you, but I think you should know there's a bear on your back porch

Astound and alarm are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Astound" instead a verb "Alarm".

Nearby Words: alarming, alarmed, alarmingly, alarmist

Astound

Astound verb - To make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected.
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Synonyms for Astound

Alarm and astound are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Alarm" instead a verb "Astound".

Nearby Word: astounding

Common collocations

people alarm people astound people
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