stun
/ˈstʌn/
verb
stuns;
stunned;
stunning
stun
/ˈstʌn/
verb
stuns;
stunned;
stunning
Britannica Dictionary definition of STUN
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1
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to surprise or upset (someone) very much
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a theft that stunned [=shocked] the art world
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The angry criticism stunned them.
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They were stunned by the news. = The news stunned them.
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His old friends were stunned at his success.
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She sat in stunned disbelief/silence.
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There was a stunned expression on her face.
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2
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to cause (someone) to suddenly become very confused, very dizzy, or unconscious
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weapons that can stun people temporarily
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