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1
to make senseless or dizzy by a blow
- a powerful uppercut to the jaw stunned the boxer and sent him crashing to the canvas
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2
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
- the news of their boss's termination stunned the staff
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The first known use of stun was in the 14th century
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