verb

stupefy

Stupefy (verb) means to dull the senses or capacity to think thereby reducing responsiveness; to stun.

verb

To dull the senses or capacity to think thereby reducing responsiveness; to stun.

To astonish or stun, especially as a result of some distressing action.

To deprive a material of the ability to undergo change or movement, especially deformation.

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Etymology

From Middle French stupéfier, from Latin stupefaciō (“strike dumb, stun with amazement, stupefy”), from stupeō (“to be stunned, speechless”) (see English stupid, stupor) + faciō (“to do, make”).

Rhymes for stupefy

defy beefy

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of stupefy?

"stupefy" (verb) means to dull the senses or capacity to think thereby reducing responsiveness; to stun.

What are the different meanings of stupefy?

"stupefy" has 3 main meanings: 1. To dull the senses or capacity to think thereby reducing responsiveness; to stun; 2. To astonish or stun, especially as a result of some distressing action; 3. To deprive a material of the ability to undergo change or movement, especially deformation.