/stun/ , v. , stunned, stunning , n.
v.t.
1. to deprive of consciousness or strength by or as if by a blow, fall, etc.: The blow to his jaw stunned him for a moment.
2. to astonish; astound; amaze: Her wit stunned the audience.
3. to shock; overwhelm: The world was stunned by the attempted assassination.
4. to daze or bewilder by noise.
n.
5. the act of stunning.
6. the condition of being stunned.
[ 1250-1300; ME stonen, stunen (v.) estoner to shake, make resound; see ASTONISH ]
Syn. 2, 3. See shock 1 . 4. stupefy.