What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
obstupefy
Example
The news of her father's death obstupefied her. [obstupefy: verb]
Example
The sudden loud noise obstupefied the entire audience. [obstupefied: past participle]
stupefy
Example
The medication stupefied him and made him feel groggy. [stupefy: verb]
Example
The shocking news left her stupefied and unable to speak. [stupefied: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Stupefy is more commonly used than obstupefy in everyday language. Stupefy is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while obstupefy is less common and may be considered archaic or formal.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between obstupefy and stupefy?
Obstupefy is typically associated with a more formal tone, while stupefy can be employed in both formal and informal contexts.
