stun

stun
/stun/, v., stunned, stunning, n.
v.t.
1. to deprive of consciousness or strength by or as if by a blow, fall, etc.: The blow to his jaw stunned him for a moment.
2. to astonish; astound; amaze: Her wit stunned the audience.
3. to shock; overwhelm: The world was stunned by the attempted assassination.
4. to daze or bewilder by noise.
n.
5. the act of stunning.
6. the condition of being stunned.
[1250-1300; ME stonen, stunen (v.) < OF estoner to shake, make resound; see ASTONISH]
Syn. 2, 3. See shock1. 4. stupefy.

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