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stun
[stuhn]
verb (used with object)
to deprive of consciousness or strength by or as if by a blow, fall, etc..
The blow to his jaw stunned him for a moment.
Her wit stunned the audience.
The world was stunned by the attempted assassination.
to daze or bewilder by noise.
Synonyms:
verb (used without object)
to cause astonishment or amazement.
She stunned in a black and silver beaded gown, accessorized with a sparkly clutch.
noun
the act of stunning.
the condition of being stunned.
stun
/ ʌ /
verb
to render unconscious, as by a heavy blow or fall
to shock or overwhelm
to surprise or astound
noun
the state or effect of being stunned
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of stun1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
German qualifier Tatjana Maria says it is a "dream come true" to reach the Queen's final after she stunned Australian Open champion Madison Keys in straight sets.
His repeated threats to seize control of the Panama Canal, buy Greenland, and turn Canada into the 51st US state have stunned - and scared - capitals the world over.
Prime Minister Modi wrote on X: "The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us. It is heartbreaking beyond words. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected by it."
"This is a shameful and stunning abuse of power."
The workouts suddenly got so popular that one random weekday, Minter was stunned to see so many players that they could have held a defensive walk-through.
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