noun
stupefaction
Stupefaction (noun) means the state of extreme shock or astonishment.
noun
1
The state of extreme shock or astonishment.
2
A state of insensibility; stupor.
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Etymology
From Middle French stupéfaction, from Latin stupefaciō (“strike dumb, stun with amazement, stupefy”), from stupeō (“to be stunned, speechless”) (English stupid, stupor) + faciō (“to do, make”).
Rhymes for stupefaction
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of stupefaction?
"stupefaction" (noun) means the state of extreme shock or astonishment.
What are the different meanings of stupefaction?
"stupefaction" has 2 main meanings: 1. The state of extreme shock or astonishment; 2. A state of insensibility; stupor.