Take by surprise


Synonyms for take by surprise
verb catch; pass

beat
overwhelm
befall
outstrip
outdo

outdistance
engulf
hit
reach
better

strike
overhaul
happen
come upon
catch up with

gain on
get past
get to
leave behind

Antonyms for take by surprise

lose
fail

miss
fall behind

Synonyms
verb sneak up on; catch

startle
nab
capture
seize
discover
bushwhack

ambush
take
waylay
grasp
grab
come down on

burst in on
catch in the act
catch off-balance
catch off-guard
catch red-handed
catch unawares

drop in on
lay for
lie in wait
spring on

Antonyms

release
liberate
misunderstand

let go
free
lose

give
offer
expect

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