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surprise attack
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surprise
noun
surprises
sorpresa
Example sentences of
surprise
noun
•
What a pleasant
surprise
to see you!
•
It's no
surprise
that he doesn't want to go.
•
Is it any
surprise
that she should feel disappointed?
•
The teacher
sprang a surprise
on us and gave a pop quiz.
•
I have a special
surprise
for the children.
More examples
•
The trip was a
surprise
for her birthday.
•
Is the party a
surprise
?
•
Imagine our
surprise
when they sold their house and moved to the Bahamas.
•
He stared at her
in surprise
.
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attack
noun
attacks
ataque, asalto, acometida
;
crisis
Example sentences of
attack
noun
•
The immune system is the body's defense against
attack
by germs.
•
The spray protects plants from
attacks
by many common pests.
•
The surprise
attack
came at dawn.
•
There is a threat of nuclear
attack
.
•
There have been many
attacks
against the professor for her position on the issue.
More examples
•
The newspaper editorial is an
attack
on policy-makers.
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Synonyms of
attack
noun
fit
,
paroxysm
,
spasm
,
convulsion
,
throe
,
tantrum
,
assault
,
onslaught
,
onset
,
ambush
,
aggression
,
offense
,
offensive
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