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stun

UK
/stʌn/
US
/stʌn/

Translations

stunverb
stunned
Past Simple
stunned
Past Participle
stunning
Gerund
UK
/stʌn/
US
/stʌn/
stupéfierSens figuré : impressionner ou étonner fortement.
The breathtaking view of the canyon will stun even the most seasoned travelers.
La vue à couper le souffle sur le canyon stupéfiera même les voyageurs les plus chevronnés.
assommerSens physique : rendre temporairement incapable d’agir ou de réagir.
The loud explosion was enough to stun the nearby soldiers.
La forte explosion a suffi à assommer les soldats à proximité.
The unexpected news managed to stun everyone in the room.
La nouvelle inattendue a réussi à abasourdir tout le monde dans la pièce.
Additional translations
époustouflerSens figuré, registre courant.
Synonyms
daze
shock
astonish
bewilder
confound
overwhelm
startle
Antonyms
awaken
encourage
inspire

Definitions

stunverb
To make someone feel shocked or dazed.
The unexpected news managed to stun everyone in the room.
To render someone or something temporarily unable to act or respond, typically by a blow or loud noise.
The loud explosion was enough to stun the nearby soldiers.
To impress or astonish greatly.
The breathtaking view of the canyon will stun even the most seasoned travelers.
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