stupefy

verb
UK: /ˈstjuːpɪfaɪ/
US: /ˈstuːpɪfaɪ/

  1. To make someone unable to think or feel properly; to shock or surprise someone very much.

    1. The amount of money they won did stupefy them.
    2. The magician's incredible tricks continue to stupefy audiences worldwide.

  2. To dull the senses or faculties; to put into a stupor.

    1. Don't let the heat stupefy you.
    2. The monotonous lecture began to stupefy the students, causing many to doze off.

Synonyms

dumbfound shock bewilder daze astound astonish flabbergast stun amaze
stupefy adjective

  1. In a state of astonishment or shock, unable to think clearly.

    1. He was stupefied by the news.
    2. The complex scientific explanation left her feeling completely stupefied.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stupefy" in English means: To make someone unable to think or feel properly; to shock or surprise someone very much., To dull the senses or faculties; to put into a stupor..

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

Synonyms for "stupefy": dumbfound, shock, bewilder, daze, astound, astonish, flabbergast, stun, amaze.

Example usage of "stupefy": "The amount of money they won did stupefy them.". More examples on the page.