stupefy

Meanings

• Verb

  To cause someone to be amazed or stunned, often by something unexpected or impressive.

  - "The magician's trick stupefied the audience."
  - "The news of her promotion stupefied her colleagues."

• Verb

  To render someone insensible or unconscious.

  - "The strong anesthetic stupefied the patient during surgery."
  - "The poison stupefied the snake, rendering it harmless."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈst(j)upəˌfaɪ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈst(j)upəˌfaɪ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with stupefy
dazzle , frazzle , mazzle , puzzle

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Variants

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stupefied , stupefies , stupefy , stupefying , stupefyingly

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to stun or daze' in Latin, from the word 'stupefacere', which means 'to make stupid'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'stupefy' is often used in science fiction and fantasy literature to describe the effect of certain magical or technological abilities.

2. In the Harry Potter series, the spell 'Stupefy' is used to stun opponents in duels.

3. The term 'stupefy' is also used in medicine to describe the effect of certain drugs or treatments on the body.

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Related Concepts

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1. Astonishment: A feeling of shock and amazement, often in response to something unexpected or impressive.

2. Amazement: A state of being astonished or filled with wonder.

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Culture

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In literature, 'stupefy' is often used to describe a character's reaction to a shocking or unexpected event. For instance, in Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein', Victor is 'stupefied' by the sight of the creature he has created.

How to Memorize "stupefy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'stupefy' written out in bold letters. Imagine the 'u' as a surprised face, and the 'p' as a person being stunned or dazed.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stupefy' with the feeling of being amazed or stunned. Imagine yourself being surprised by something unexpected.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Stupefy Surprises' to remember the meaning of the word. Imagine being stunned or amazed by a surprise.

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