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Meaning of stupefy
to make someone feel extremely surprised or shocked, or to make them unable to think or act normally
Etymology of stupefy
The word "stupefy" comes from the Latin words "stupefacere" or "stupidus," which mean "to make numb" or "dull," and the verb "facere," which means "to make" or "to do"
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe a state of being shocked, amazed, or bewildered
Synonyms
astonish
amaze
bewilder
confuse
perplex
disorient
daze
stun
shock
stagger
overwhelm
astound
flabbergast
dazzle
bewitch
enchant
mesmerize
hypnotize
enthrall
captivate
fascinate
spellbind
electrify
thrill
startle
surprise
dumbfound
nonplus
paralyze
immobilize
petrify
intimidate
frighten
terrify
alarm
disturb
unsettle
unnerve
rattle
shake
dismay
daunt
demoralize
depress
dishearten
discourage
dispirit
Definitions
- To make someone feel extremely surprised or shocked, or to make them unable to think or act normally
- * To dull or reduce the sensitivity of a part of the body, especially by using a drug or anesthetic
Usage Examples
- The news of the accident stupefied the entire community, leaving everyone in a state of shock and disbelief
- * The beauty of the sunset stupefied me, and I stood there for a moment, unable to speak or move
- * The doctor used a local anesthetic to stupefy the area before performing the surgery