Meaning of stupefaction in English

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  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

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  1. Noun

    stupefaction

    Definitions

    1. a feeling of stupefied astonishment

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  2. 2. marginal consciousness

    Examples

    • « his grogginess was caused as much by exhaustion and by the blows »
    • « someone stole his wallet while he was in a drunken stupor »
  3. 3. the action of stupefying

    Examples

    • « making dull or lethargic »
    • « the professor was noted for his stupefaction of the students »

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