stupefy

[ stoo-puh-fahy, styoo- ]
/ ˈstu pəˌfaɪ, ˈstyu- /
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verb (used with object), stu·pe·fied, stu·pe·fy·ing.

to put into a state of little or no sensibility; benumb the faculties of; put into a stupor.
to stun, as with a narcotic, a shock, or a strong emotion.
to overwhelm with amazement; astound; astonish.

Origin of stupefy

1590–1600; < Middle French stupefier ≪ Latin stupefacere to benumb, equivalent to stupe-, stem of stupēre to be numb or stunned + facere to make, do1; see -fy

OTHER WORDS FROM stupefy

stu·pe·fied·ness [stoo-puh-fahyd-nis, -fahy-id-, styoo-] /ˈstu pəˌfaɪd nɪs, -ˌfaɪ ɪd-, ˈstyu-/, noun stu·pe·fi·er, noun stu·pe·fy·ing·ly, adverb un·stu·pe·fied, adjective

Words nearby stupefy

stupa, stupe, stupefacient, stupefaction, stupefactive, stupefy, stupendous, stupid, stupidity, stupor, sturbridge

Words related to stupefying

perplex, astonish, bewilder, astound, nonplus, bemuse, flabbergast, daze, deaden, benumb, dull, numb, surprise, startle, shock, dazzle, rattle, blunt, confuse, confound

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British Dictionary definitions for stupefying

stupefy
/ (ˈstjuːpɪˌfaɪ) /

verb -fies, -fying or -fied (tr)

to render insensitive or lethargic
to confuse or astound

Derived forms of stupefy

stupefier, noun stupefying, adjective stupefyingly, adverb

Word Origin for stupefy

C16: from Old French stupefier, from Latin stupefacere; see stupefacient