stupefy (ˈstjuːpɪˌfaɪ
)
Definitions
verb
-fies, -fying, -fied tr
- to render insensitive or lethargic
- to confuse or astound
Derived Forms
ˈstupeˌfier noun
ˈstupeˌfying adjective
ˈstupeˌfyingly adverb
Word Origin
C16: from Old French stupefier, from Latin stupefacere; see stupefacient
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