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Definitions

stun

[stuhn] / stʌn /
VERB
shock
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amaze astonish astound bemuse bewilder confound confuse daze dumbfound flabbergast knock out overcome overpower overwhelm paralyze rock shake up surprise
STRONG
floor fog hit muddle petrify stagger stupefy
WEAK
blow away bowl over knock over knock unconscious strike dumb
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bore calm clarify clear up enlighten expect explain surrender yield

Example Sentences

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Having overturned a 2-0 deficit to stun Manchester City at the same stage last season, that confidence is not unfounded.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Carbyne was bought by Taser stun gun maker Axon for $625 million in November 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Axon Enterprises stock jumped on Wednesday, as the maker of Taser stun guns said its efforts at providing artificial intelligence-driven services to law enforcement clients have led to bookings.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

Blessing Muzarabani claimed a career-best 4-17 as Zimbabwe held their nerve to stun Australia with a brilliant 23-run win in the T20 World Cup.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

He wanted to stun Stalin with the news.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.