stun

verb

ˈstən How to pronounce stun (audio)
Definition of stunnext
1
as in to daze
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
as in to amaze
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected the news of their boss's termination stunned the staff

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Recent Examples of stun In the semifinal, however, they were outclassed, outrun, and left stunned by a Spanish team that had mastered the art of moving the ball with pace and accuracy. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 18 July 2026 One of her star players, sixteen-year-old Fatima Alzahraa Yazdchi, originally from Kuwait, stunned us with her aggressive dribbling. — Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 18 July 2026 Paula Abdul stuns in neon orange for The Hollywood Reporter’s A-list Aesthetics event at Hotel Bel-Air on July 15 in Los Angeles. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026 When Powers — posting as Falk — came upon the Crystal River Learning Academy’s Facebook page and saw people from the community liking the page and supporting Salute, she was stunned. — Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stun
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stun
  1. daze
  2. amaze
  3. paralyze
  4. surprise
  5. rock
  6. shock
  7. hit
  8. startle
Verb
  • Fatu was dazed and Reigns speared him through the table.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
  • When the Knicks won, Berns was dazed.
    — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
Definition of daze
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  • His greatness is never in question, but to have the league at a standstill because of a 41-year-old free agent amazes me.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 17 July 2026
  • Just before halftime, van Persie slipped past the Spanish defensive line to receive a long-range pass from teammate Daley Blind and looped the ball over Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas with a first-time diving header that amazed the audience.
    — Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026
Definition of amaze
Verb
  • Vaccines Are Victims Of Their Own Success Most parents have not seen a child permanently paralyzed by polio or struggling to breathe from diphtheria.
    — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • But as anyone who’s stared at a wall of swatches well knows, choosing the right shade can feel paralyzing.
    — Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2026
Definition of paralyze
Verb
  • This one will be physical and Aldis might just surprise some people.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Fans online were surprised by the sudden closure announcement on Sunday.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 31 July 2026
Definition of surprise
Verb
  • During my stay, all Arlo Williasmburg staff were helpful and rocked a smile on their face.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Since then, several unexpected moves have also rocked the city.
    — DJ Simmons July 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
Definition of rock
Verb
  • The move shocked the global scientific community and landed him in jail for three years.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • Twain and Marie-Anne became close friends, and Twain was shocked to learn that Marie-Anne and Lange had been allegedly carrying on an extramarital affair—losing both her husband and her best friend in one fell swoop.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 31 July 2026
Definition of shock
Verb
  • As thousands of professors at in the University of California system say the students entering their classrooms are increasingly under-prepared for university-level math, the university’s timely graduation rates just hit all-time highs.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
  • Average daily rates in Miami hit $302 for both game nights and eves, according to AirDNA.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of hit
Verb
  • Witness Hoon Chan Sim, 53, was sitting on a park lawn with his dog near West Drive when he was startled by the squeal of braking tires, and spun around to see the horrific collision.
    — Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026
  • Wildlife experts say black bears are strong climbers and may scale trees, utility poles or other tall structures when startled by people, traffic or dogs.
    — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of startle

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