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   stupefy

   /ˈstjuːpɪfʌɪ/

   verb

   • 1. make (someone) unable to think or feel properly: "the offence of administering drugs to a woman with intent to stupefy her" Similar stundazebefuddleknock senselessknock unconsciousknock outlay outbenumbnumbdrugsedateanaesthetizegive anaesthetic totranquillizenarcotizeintoxicateinebriateknock outrender unconsciousinformal:dope
   • ▪ astonish and shock: "the amount they spend on clothes would appal their parents and stupefy their grandparents" Similar shockstunastounddumbfoundoverwhelmstaggeramazeastonishstartleconfoundtake abackshake upleave open-mouthedtake someone's breath awayinformal:flabbergastknock for sixknock sidewayshit like a ton of bricksbowl overfloorblow away

   Word Origin late Middle English: from French stupéfier, from Latin stupefacere, from stupere ‘be struck senseless’.

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   • 1. stupefier noun

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   What does stupefied mean?

   • 1. To cause (someone) to be unable to think clearly or be sensitive to the surroundings; daze: was stupefied by the toxic gas. 2. To amaze; astonish: a race that stupefied the fans. [Middle English stupefien, from Old French stupefier, from Latin stupefacere : stupēre, to be stunned + facere, to make; see fact.] stu′pe·fi′er n.

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   What does it mean to stupefy a person?

   • To stupefy is to make someone unable to think or feel properly. Synonyms include stun, daze, knock unconscious, knock out, and lay out.

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   Can you be stupefied by something?

   • Anyone can be stupefied by something scary, mysterious, or just plain remarkable. Think of tourists visiting New York City for the first time. They stare up at the skyscrapers, lost in wonder. Taking that moment to let themselves be amazed? Nothing stupid about it, unless they step on someone's foot, of course. show 4 types... hide 4 types...

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   What does stupefy look like?

   • Stupefy looks a lot like stupid. But intelligence has nothing to do with being stupefied, which comes from Latin and means "to make stunned." Anyone can be stupefied by something scary, mysterious, or just plain remarkable. Think of tourists visiting New York City for the first time. They stare up at the skyscrapers, lost in wonder.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTUPEFY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Stupefy means to make someone unable to think clearly, usually because they are extremely tired or have taken drugs, or to shock someone very much. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.

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     STUPEFY meaning: 1. to make someone unable to think clearly,...

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     stupefy definicja: 1. to make someone unable to think...

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   • Stupefy: French Translation

     stupefy translate: stupéfier. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     STUPEFY translate: làm cho ai ngớ ngẩn, sửng sốt. Learn more...

   • Stupefy: German Translation

     STUPEFY translate: bestürzen. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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   Stupefy means to make stupid, groggy, or insensible, or to astonish, astound. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for stupefy.

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   stupefy. /ˌstupəˈfaɪ/ IPA guide. Other forms: stupefied; stupefying; stupefies. Don't be embarrassed if the magician's tricks stupefy you. It means you're amazed. Who doesn't want to be stopped in his tracks sometimes? Stupefy looks a lot like stupid.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › stupefySTUPEFY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Stupefy means to make someone unable to think clearly, usually because they are extremely tired or have taken drugs, or to shock someone very much. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Stupefy means to render insensitive or lethargic, to confuse or astound, or to overwhelm with amazement. It comes from Latin stupefacere and has been used in English since 1590-1600. See how to use it in sentences and related words.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSTUPEFY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Stupefy means to shock or surprise someone so much that they cannot think properly for a while. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, with synonyms and pronunciation, and see sentences from various sources.

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   Stupefy means to cause someone to be unable to think clearly or be sensitive to the surroundings, or to amaze or astonish someone. See the origin, synonyms, translations and usage of the verb stupefy from various sources.