stupefy
stu
ˈstu:
stoo
pe
pi
fy
ˌfaɪ
fai
British pronunciation
/stjˈuːpɪfˌa‌ɪ/

Definition & Meaning of "stupefy"in English

to stupefy
01

to render someone senseless, dizzy, or confused through force, blow, or trauma

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The boxer landed a powerful punch that stupefied his opponent.
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

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Her explanation of the advanced math problem stupefied him.
He was stupefied by the complexity of the legal document.
03

make dull or stupid or muddle with drunkenness or infatuation

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