English Dictionary
Definition of “stupefy”
stupefy (ˈstjuːpɪˌfaɪ
)
Definitions
verb
(tr) - to render insensitive or lethargic
- to confuse or astound
Alternative Forms
ˈstupeˌfier noun ˈstupeˌfying adjective ˈstupeˌfyingly adverb Word Origin
C16: from Old French stupefier, from Latin stupefacere; see stupefacient
Synonyms
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astound,
shock,
amaze,
astonish,
stun,
stagger,
bewilder,
numb,
daze,
confound,
knock senseless
dumbfound,
Usage examples
He had to be careful the calm didn't stupefy him; make him forgetful of her.
Clive Barker, THE GREAT AND SECRET SHOW (2001)Gaffey denies two counts of rape, six counts of indecent assault and one count of administering a drug with intent to stupefy.
Belfast Telegraph (2004)There he watched George Graham, Frank McLintock and nine other wankers stupefy thousands of otherwise ordinary decent folk.
Will Buckley, THE MAN WHO HATED FOOTBALL (2004)
