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to stupefy
01
to render someone senseless, dizzy, or confused through force, blow, or trauma
Example
The boxer landed a powerful punch that stupefied his opponent.
The criminal struck the security guard over the head, stupefying him long enough to flee.
Doctors worked to revive the patient who had been stupefied by the fumes in the factory explosion.
02
to really confuse someone by giving them information that is too complex or hard for them to understand
Example
Her rapid-fire delivery of financial terms stupefies the attendees.
The intricate plot of the novel stupefied its readers.
Her explanation of the advanced math problem stupefied him.
03
make dull or stupid or muddle with drunkenness or infatuation
Example
The boxer landed a powerful punch that stupefied his opponent.
The criminal struck the security guard over the head, stupefying him long enough to flee.
Doctors worked to revive the patient who had been stupefied by the fumes in the factory explosion.
She was so startled by the loud bang that it nearly stupefied her temporarily.
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