SURPRIZED
- to attack unexpectedly
- capture by an unexpected attack
- take unawares police surprised the burglars in the store
- detect or elicit by a taking unawares sometimes surprised a tragic shadow in her eyes Willa Cather
- strike with wonder or amazement especially because unexpected his conduct surprised me
- SURPRIZE, to surprise (to come upon unexpectedly) [v]
- cause astonishment or surprise her success didn't surprise