stun
/stʌn/
verb
- To make a person or animal unconscious or unable to think clearly, especially by hitting them on the head or using a shock.
- He hit his head on the low beam and was stunned for a few seconds.
- The boxer landed a punch that stunned his opponent for a moment.
- The electric shock from the fence was enough to stun the cow but not hurt it.
- To shock or surprise someone so much that they cannot react or speak immediately.
- The news of her promotion stunned everyone in the office.
- I was stunned to learn that my best friend was moving away.
- The audience was stunned by the magician's incredible trick.
Antonyms
noun
- A state of being stunned; a shock or daze.
- After the loud explosion, he sat in a stun for several minutes.
- The sudden loss left the team in a stun.
- She shook off the stun and quickly ran for help.