n. 25B6; noun
Kate looked at me in surprise : ASTONISHMENT, amazement, wonder, incredulity, bewilderment, stupefaction, disbelief.
the test came as a big surprise : SHOCK, bolt from the blue, bombshell, revelation, rude awakening; informal turn up for the books, eye-opener, shocker.
25B6; verb
I was so surprised that I dropped it : ASTONISH, amaze, startle, astound, stun, stagger, shock; leave open-mouthed, take someone's breath away, dumbfound, daze, take aback, shake up; informal bowl over, floor, flabbergast; Brit. informal knock for six.
she surprised a burglar : TAKE BY SURPRISE, catch unawares, catch off guard, catch red-handed, catch in the act, catch out; Brit. informal catch on the hop.