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- [stoo-puh-fahy, styoo-]
- /ˈstu pəˌfaɪ, ˈstyu-/
- /ˈstjuː.pɪ.faɪ/
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- [stoo-puh-fahy, styoo-]
- /ˈstu pəˌfaɪ, ˈstyu-/
Definitions of stupefy word
- verb with object stupefy to put into a state of little or no sensibility; benumb the faculties of; put into a stupor. 1
- verb with object stupefy to stun, as with a narcotic, a shock, or a strong emotion. 1
- verb with object stupefy to overwhelm with amazement; astound; astonish. 1
- transitive verb stupefy stun, daze 1
- verb stupefy If something stupefies you, it shocks or surprises you so much that you cannot think properly for a while. 0
- verb stupefy to render insensitive or lethargic 0
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Origin of stupefy
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
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
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Parts of speech for Stupefy
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stupefy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
stupefy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for stupefy
verb stupefy
- amaze — If something amazes you, it surprises you very much.
- anesthetize — to cause anesthesia in; give an anesthetic to
- anesthetized — to render physically insensible, as by an anesthetic.
- astonish — If something or someone astonishes you, they surprise you very much.
- astound — If something astounds you, you are very surprised by it.
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