Take-aback Definition

verb

(idiomatic) To surprise or shock; to discomfit.

I was rather taken aback by his angry reply.
The bad news took us aback.
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(nautical, usually passive) Of a ship: to catch it with the sails aback suddenly.
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Synonyms:
  • blow out of the water
  • ball over
  • floor
  • shock

Origin of Take-aback

  • From take + aback, see the two entries for their respective etymology.

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