Astonish and Terrify

Astonish

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

Terrify and astonish are semantically related. in frighten topic. In some cases you can use "Terrify" instead a verb "Astonish".

Nearby Words: astonishing, astonishment

Terrify

Terrify verb - To strike with fear.

Astonish and terrify are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Astonish" instead a verb "Terrify".

Nearby Words: terrible, terrifying, terror, terrified

Common collocations

people astonish people terrify people
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