[verb] - to surprise (someone) so much that it shocks them, esp. with (news of) something completely unexpectedIt astounds me that anyone could ever consider declaring war. [T + object + that clause]The enormous changes in share prices continue to astound (the experts). [I or T]
ASTOUND
Meaning of ASTOUND in English
Cambridge English vocab. Кембриджский английский словарь. 2012