stupefy
to put into a state of little or no sensibility; benumb the faculties of; put into a stupor.
to stun, as with a narcotic, a shock, or a strong emotion.
to overwhelm with amazement; astound; astonish.
Origin of stupefy
1Other words from stupefy
- stu·pe·fied·ness [stoo-puh-fahyd-nis, -fahy-id-, styoo-], /ˈstu pəˌfaɪd nɪs, -ˌfaɪ ɪd-, ˈstyu-/, noun
- stu·pe·fi·er, noun
- stu·pe·fy·ing·ly, adverb
- un·stu·pe·fied, adjective
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How to use stupefy in a sentence
A drop of chloroform on the bottom of the box at once stupefies the capture so that it can be taken out and otherwise disposed of.
Directions for Collecting and Preserving Insects | C. V. RileyI do nothing without gaiety; continuation and a too obstinate endeavour, darkens, stupefies, and tires my judgment.
The Essays of Montaigne, Complete | Michel de MontaigneA melancholic and dull tranquillity may be enough for me, but it benumbs and stupefies me; I am not contented with it.
The Essays of Montaigne, Complete | Michel de MontaigneTell me, Herr Timar, how could you get such a Moggor rose whose scent stupefies?
Timar's Two Worlds | Mr JkaiThey smoke also the leaves of a kind of hemp called dacha, which stupefies and intoxicates.
Torrey's Narrative | William Torrey
British Dictionary definitions for stupefy
/ (ˈstjuːpɪˌfaɪ) /
to render insensitive or lethargic
to confuse or astound
Origin of stupefy
1Derived forms of stupefy
- stupefier, noun
- stupefying, adjective
- stupefyingly, adverb
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