Thesaurus results for STUN

stun

verb

ˈstən

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

as in to amaze

to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected the news of their boss's termination stunned the staff

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of stun That seemed to be a theme in a clubhouse that has been stunned at how much this matters. —

Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026 His parents, Frank and Tiffany Urrutia, said they were stunned to hear Perez admit guilt during Thursday’s court hearing. —

Abby Dodge, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026 Ed is stunned; Caroline storms off. —

Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026 Moore ultimately pushed his cell door open and grabbed hold of an officer by the waist and underarm area, pushing the officer back into a table and refusing to let go until he was stunned using a Taser, officials said. —

Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stun

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stun

Verb

Eleven, the show’s telekinetic heroine, who grew up in a lab, became dazed by the number of clothing options at the Gap.

— Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 26 Dec. 2025
Fairview came out throwing haymakers, dazing the Bruins in the early going.

— Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 23 Nov. 2025