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Synonyms of stupefaction
the state of being strongly impressed by something unexpected or unusual
- upon hearing the unexpected news, she just sat there in total stupefaction
Synonyms for stupefaction
- amazement,
- astonishment,
- shock,
- startlement,
- surprise
- (also surprize)
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“Stupefaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stupefaction. Accessed 6 Oct. 2022.
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The first known use of stupefaction was in 1603
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