surprise

To cause to feel wonder, astonishment, or amazement, as at something unanticipated.

To encounter or discover suddenly or unexpectedly; take or catch unawares.

To attack or capture suddenly and without warning.

To cause (someone) to do or say something unintended or to be in an unintended condition.

To elicit or detect through surprise.

The act of surprising or the condition of being surprised.

Something, such as an unexpected encounter, event, or gift, that surprises.

The act of coming upon anything unawares, or of taking it suddenly and without warning or preparation: as, the fort was taken by surprise.