STUPEFY


Meaning of STUPEFY in English

v.

Pronunciation: ' stü-p ə - ˌ f ī , ' styü-

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form: -fied ; -fy · ing

Etymology: Middle English stupifien, modification of Latin stupefacere, from stup ē re to be astonished + facere to make, do ― more at DO

Date: 15th century

1 : to make stupid, groggy, or insensible

2 : ASTONISH , ASTOUND

– stu · pe · fy · ing · ly \ -i ŋ -l ē \ adverb

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