stun
Third Person
stuns
Present Participle
stunning
Past Tense
stunned
Past Participle
stunned
1
to surprise or shock someone, often by something unexpected, leaving them temporarily unable to react
transitive
- The unexpected news of her promotion stunned her into silence.
- The magician's impressive trick stunned the audience.
- The sudden appearance of a deer on the road stunned the driver, causing him to swerve.
- The plot twist in the movie stunned everyone in the theater.
2
to temporarily render an animal or person unconscious or immobile, often by hitting them on the head or using an electrical shock
transitive
- The boxer was stunned by a powerful blow to the head.
- The loud noise of the explosion stunned the crowd at the concert.
- The hunter used a tranquilizer dart to stun the deer before safely relocating it.
- The thief was stunned by a swift strike to the head during the scuffle.
- A powerful jolt from the taser stunned the intruder, stopping him in his tracks.
Synonyms:
3
to amaze or impress someone, usually with something spectacular, beautiful, or impressive
transitive
- Her breathtaking dress at the gala stunned everyone in attendance.
- His eloquent speech on climate change stunned the panel of judges.
- The beauty of the sunset over the ocean stunned the tourists.
- The artwork’s intricate detail and vivid colors stunned the visitors at the gallery.
- As she walked into the room, her striking transformation stunned her friends.