Surprisal: alternatives and connections

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Surprisal

The act of surprising, or state of being surprised; surprise.

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Disruption 76% connected

The act or rending asunder, or the state of being rent asunder or broken in pieces; breach; rent; dilaceration; rupture; as, the disruption of rocks…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Perturbation 76% connected

The act of perturbing, or the state of being perturbed; esp., agitation of mind.

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Surprise 74% connected

The act of coming upon, or taking, unawares; the act of seizing unexpectedly; surprisal; as, the fort was taken by surprise.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Surprise 74% connected

The act of coming upon, or taking, unawares; the act of seizing unexpectedly; surprisal; as, the fort was taken by surprise.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Surprise 92% connected

The act of coming upon, or taking, unawares; the act of seizing unexpectedly; surprisal; as, the fort was taken by surprise.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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