Meaning of stupefied in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    stupefied

    Definitions

    1. as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise

    Examples

    • « a circle of policement stood dumbfounded by her denial of having seen the accident »
    • « the flabbergasted aldermen were speechless »
    • « was thunderstruck by the news of his promotion »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock

    Examples

    • « he had a dazed expression on his face »
    • « lay semiconscious, stunned (or stupefied) by the blow »
    • « was stupid from fatigue »

    Synonyms

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