17 Synonyms for Take aback: shock, stagger

take aback (17 synonym found)

Take aback has 17 synonyms. The top synonyms for take aback are shock, stagger, stun, startle, jolt, astound, jar, abash and 9 more. Another word for take aback is shock. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for take aback?

A common synonym for take aback is shock. Other synonyms include stagger, stun, startle, jolt.

How many synonyms does take aback have?

Take aback has 17 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does take aback mean?

(v): to surprise or shock; to discomfit; (nautical) (usually passive) Of a ship: to catch it with the sails aback suddenly

Definition of take aback:

(v) : to surprise or shock; to discomfit; (nautical) (usually passive) Of a ship: to catch it with the sails aback suddenly

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