stun

US /stʌn/
UK /stʌn/
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1.

to make someone unconscious or confused, especially by a blow to the head

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The boxer delivered a powerful punch that stunned his opponent.
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The fall from the horse briefly stunned her.
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knock outdazebewilderoverwhelmastound
2.

to astonish or shock (someone) so that they are temporarily unable to react

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The news of her sudden resignation stunned everyone in the office.
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He was stunned by the beauty of the landscape.
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astonishamazeshockoverwhelmdumbfound
1.

a state of being unconscious or confused

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He was in a stun after hitting his head.
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The sudden bright light put him in a temporary stun.
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dazeshocktrancestupor
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stunning