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amazement
[ uh-meyz-muhnt ]
/ ÉĖmeÉŖz mÉnt /
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noun
overwhelming surprise or astonishment.
Obsolete.
- stupefaction; frenzy.
- perplexity.
- consternation.
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British Dictionary definitions for amazement
amazement
/ (ÉĖmeÉŖzmÉnt) /
noun
incredulity or great astonishment; complete wonder or surprise
obsolete bewilderment or consternation
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