<p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>to strike or occur to with a sudden feeling of wonder or astonishment, as through unexpectedness</li><li>to come upon or discover suddenly and unexpectedly</li><li>to make an unexpected assault on (an unprepared army, fort, person, etc.)</li><li>to elicit or bring out suddenly and without warning</li><li>to lead or bring unawares, as into doing something not intended</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>an act or instance of surprising or being surprised</li><li>something that surprises someone; a completely unexpected occurrence, appearance, or statement</li><li>an assault, as on an army or a fort, made without warning</li><li>a coming upon unexpectedly; detecting in the act; taking unawares</li></ul>