Take aback
Phrasal VerbsEASY
To shock or surprise someone
Take aback
Phrasal VerbsEASY
To shock or surprise someone
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Examples
"I was taken aback by her rudeness."
"He was taken aback when the committee rejected the proposal."
Source: Phrasal VerbsAdded: 10/23/2025
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