astonish
verb (used with object)
Origin of astonish
Synonyms for astonish
Related Words for astonish
dumbfound, bewilder, overwhelm, flabbergast, shock, astound, boggle, confound, amaze, startle, daze, stupefy, stun, stagger, floorExamples from the Web for astonish
Contemporary Examples of astonish
To question that which seems to have ceased forever to astonish us.
They frighten a few people (mostly each other), are rude to bystanders and astonish a cleaning lady.
His book should astonish both liberals and conservatives—and for very different reasons.
It may astonish readers to know, then, that it was Jews that invented our idea of heaven.
Historical Examples of astonish
But this does not astonish us when we understand the difficulties which he was obliged to solve.
Ancient ManHendrik Willem van Loon
"Why, certainly I was," said Linda, wide eyed with astonish meet.
Her Father's DaughterGene Stratton-Porter
But after what he had heard nothing could astonish him any more.
The Secret AgentJoseph Conrad
Mr. Solmes has something to open to you, that will astonish you—and you shall hear it.
Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9)Samuel Richardson
There is another manifestation of his power which will astonish those who consider it.
A Dish Of OrtsGeorge MacDonald