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astonish
[/əˈstɒnɪʃ/]
verb
espantar
1.
to surprise someone greatly; to shock or amaze
The magician's trick astonished the audience.
O truque do mágico espantou a plateia.
2.
to cause someone to feel sudden wonder or surprise
Her talent astonished everyone who heard her sing.
Seu talento espantou todos que a ouviram cantar.
NYC Slang
blow someone's mind
Synonyms
amaze
astound
surprise
shock
stun
startle
bewilder
Antonyms
bore
expect
anticipate
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
espantar
most common usage
General Brazilian
surpreender
alternative, slightly more formal
Portugal
espantar
primary translation
Portugal
admirar
alternative meaning to cause admiration
Related Idioms & Phrases
astonish someone out of their wits
be astonished at/by something
look astonished
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