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Meaning of stun
to make someone feel extremely surprised or shocked
Etymology of stun
The word "stun" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, with the Old English word "stunian" meaning "to make dizzy or stun", and the Middle English word "stonen" meaning "to stun or daze"
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the act of making someone or something unable to function or react, often due to a physical or emotional impact
Synonyms
astonish
amaze
shock
dazzle
bewilder
perplex
disorient
daze
confound
bewilder
stagger
startle
surprise
electrify
astound
flabbergast
dumfound
nonplus
paralyze
immobilize
numb
benumb
incapacitate
disable
debilitate
cripple
prostrate
overwhelm
overpower
overawe
intimidate
cow
daunt
unnerve
frighten
terrify
petrify
appall
horrify
dismay
dishearten
demoralize
depress
deject
dispirit
Definitions
- to make someone feel extremely surprised or shocked, or to make someone unable to think or move because of being hit or injured
- * to make someone feel very surprised or shocked, often so that they are unable to think or react
Usage Examples
- The news of the accident stunned the whole family
- * The boxer was stunned by the opponent's quick punch
- * The beautiful scenery stunned the tourists, leaving them speechless