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dumbfound Definition

dumb·found (dum′fo̵und′, dum fo̵und′)

transitive verb

to make speechless by shocking; amaze; astonish

Etymology: dumb + (con)found

dumbfound Synonyms

dumbfound

v.

amaze, astonish, puzzle, nonplus; see confuse, surprise 1. See syn. study at confuse.

dumbfound Usage Examples

Object

  • dog: Perfect for picking off annoying colleagues, shocking the life out of the new work experience girl and dumbfounding the dog.

Browse dictionary entries near dumbfound

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  8. ‹ dum-dum
  9. ‹ duly
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