stun

verb
UK: /stʌn/
US: /stʌn/

  1. To shock or surprise someone very much.

    1. The news about his death did stun everyone in the village.
    2. It did stun me to learn that he had been planning to leave the company for a while.

  2. To make someone feel dazed or unsteady, often by hitting them.

    1. The boxer hoped to stun his opponent with a strong punch.
    2. The sudden impact did stun the driver but thankfully he wasn't seriously hurt.

Synonyms

stupefy astound daze shock amaze
stun noun

  1. A dazed or shocked condition.

    1. She was in a stun after the accident.
    2. He emerged from the water in a state of stun after nearly drowning.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stun" in English means: To shock or surprise someone very much., To make someone feel dazed or unsteady, often by hitting them..

The phonetic transcription of "stun" is /stʌn/ in British English and /stʌn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "stun": stupefy, astound, daze, shock, amaze.

Example usage of "stun": "The news about his death did stun everyone in the village.". More examples on the page.