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stupefy
to make someone unable to think clearly through shock or amazement
Synonyms
- stun
- daze
- dumbfound
Antonyms
- awaken
- alert
- enlighten
stupefy in a sentence
The sudden accusation seemed to stupefy everyone in the chamber.
The unexpected verdict stupefied even the experienced attorneys.
Where it comes from
From Latin stupefacere, meaning 'to make numb.'
Memory hook
STUPEFY sounds like 'stupid-fy': shock can stupefy you and stop clear thought.
Read it in context
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