Astonish and Explain

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Astonish verb - To make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected.

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Explain is an antonym for astonish in surprise topic.

Nearby Words: astonishing, astonishment

Explain verb - To make plain or understandable.

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Astonish is an antonym for explain.

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Explain and Astonish. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/astonish/explain

Astonish & Explain. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/astonish/explain>.

Explain or Astonish. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/astonish/explain.

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