English Dictionary
Definition of “dumbfound”
dumbfound or dumfound(dʌmˈfaʊnd
)
Definitions
verb
- (tr) to strike dumb with astonishment; amaze
Word Origin
C17: from dumb + (con)found
Synonyms
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amaze,
stun,
astonish,
confuse,
overwhelm,
stagger,
startle,
bewilder,
astound,
confound,
take aback,
bowl over,
flummox,
nonplus,
flabbergast,
Usage examples
Quebec, s pet company leaves me dumbfound... Bernie For all of you who dislike the subsidy, may I remind you of... Fred "audacious"?
canada.com (2004)
