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stupefy v

Stupefy means to shock or surprise someone very much. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of stupefy

  • to shock or surprise someone very much
  • to cause someone to become confused or unable to think clearly, usually used as be stupefied

Usage examples of stupefy

She was stupefied by the amount of damage after the storm.

The sudden verdict seemed to stupefy everyone in the courtroom.

The magician used a simple trick to stupefy the children at the party.

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