Surprise
Surprise noun - Something that makes a strong impression because it is so unexpected.
Wake-up call and surprise are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wake-up call" instead a noun "Surprise".
Wake-up call
Wake-up call noun - Something that tells of approaching danger or risk.
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Synonyms for Wake-up call
Surprise and wake-up call are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Surprise" instead a noun phrase "Wake-up call".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- upset and surprise
- upset and wake-up call
- blow and surprise
- blow and wake-up call
- fright and surprise
- fright and wake-up call
- revelation and surprise
- revelation and wake-up call
- scare and surprise
- scare and wake-up call
- shock and surprise
- shock and wake-up call
- jolt and surprise
- jolt and wake-up call
Both terms in one sentence
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Not only is the hotel falling apart and owned by a decidedly creepy host, but Jack has a surprise 'wake-up call' by the town's residents and has to escape.
Source: Hell Hotel -
Wake-Up Call Boss: Norn can be quite a nasty surprise if you don't take her minions down quickly before they power her up.
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Wake-Up Call Boss: Viola can catch quite a few people by surprise, that are expecting to solo a Bug-type gym with Fennekin.
Source: Video Game / Pokémon X and Y
Cite this Source
Wake-up call and Surprise. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 01, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/surprise/wake-up_call
Surprise & Wake-up call. N.p., 2016. Web. 01 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/surprise/wake-up_call>.
Wake-up call or Surprise. 2016. Accessed August 01, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/surprise/wake-up_call.
