stunned; stunning
1
: to make senseless, groggy, or dizzy by or as if by a blow : daze
2
: to shock with noise
3
: to overcome especially with paralyzing astonishment or disbelief
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Verb
The angry criticism stunned them.
His old friends were stunned at his success.
She sat in stunned disbelief.
There was a stunned expression on her face.
weapons that can stun people temporarily
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Catherine Garcia, theweek, 14 Nov. 2024
Eight years ago, Trump stunned the nation by winning Michigan by 10,704 votes, about two-tenths of a percentage point, over Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, en route to claiming the White House.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
Some pediatricians are stunned by the possibility that vaccines proven to save kids’ lives could be banned in a second Trump administration.
—Erika Edwards, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
Witherspoon stunned in a black Dior strapless dress that featured floral and butterfly detailing that cascaded down the bodice and tulle skirt.
—Chiara Kim, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Verb
Not only are the water and sunset views spectacular, but the drinks stun, too.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 14 Nov. 2024
Eight years ago, Trump stunned the nation by winning Michigan by 10,704 votes, about two-tenths of a percentage point, over Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, en route to claiming the White House.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
Some pediatricians are stunned by the possibility that vaccines proven to save kids’ lives could be banned in a second Trump administration.
—Erika Edwards, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
Witherspoon stunned in a black Dior strapless dress that featured floral and butterfly detailing that cascaded down the bodice and tulle skirt.
—Chiara Kim, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Stun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stun. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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stun
transitive verb
stunned; stunning
: to make senseless, groggy, or dizzy by or as if by a blow
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