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take unawares

verb as in catch

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The fame of his shameful doings had spread abroad, and it must soon come to the ears of the man whom he wished to take unawares.

Sometimes her sudden rush would take unawares a full-fed gannet half-dozing on a rocky ledge.

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On this page you'll find 34 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to take unawares, such as: detect, spot, descry, encounter, expose, and surprise.

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