stupefy
[ stoo-puh-fahy, styoo- ]
/ ˈstu pəˌfaɪ, ˈstyu- /
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verb (used with object), stu·pe·fied, stu·pe·fy·ing.
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.
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OTHER WORDS FROM stupefy
stu·pe·fied·ness [stoo-puh-fahyd-nis, -fahy-id-, styoo-], /ˈstu pəˌfaɪd nɪs, -ˌfaɪ ɪd-, ˈstyu-/, nounstu·pe·fi·er, nounstu·pe·fy·ing·ly, adverbun·stu·pe·fied, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for stupefy
stupefy
/ (ˈstjuːpɪˌfaɪ) /
verb -fies, -fying or -fied (tr)
to render insensitive or lethargic
to confuse or astound
Derived forms of stupefy
stupefier, nounstupefying, adjectivestupefyingly, adverbWord Origin for stupefy
C16: from Old French stupefier, from Latin stupefacere; see stupefacient
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