Zoeken
to take aback
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verrassen, verbijsteren
to surprise someone so much that they are unable to react quickly
Transitive: to take aback sb
Voorbeeld
They were taken aback by her insouciance in the face of adversity.
She was taken aback by the iciness of his reception, expecting a warmer welcome from an old friend.
Carlos recoiled a little at the sharpness in my voice, feeling taken aback.
She was taken aback by the coarse remarks he made during the meeting.
She was taken aback by the crass behavior of her coworker, who showed no regard for professional etiquette.
