Meaning of the word stuns in English

What does stuns mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

stuns

US /stʌnz/
UK /stʌnz/

Verb

1.

to shock or surprise someone very much

Example:
The news of his sudden resignation stuns everyone.
Her beauty always stuns me.
2.

to make someone unconscious or unable to move for a short period of time, especially by hitting them on the head

Example:
A blow to the head often stuns a person.
The electric shock stuns the fish.