stun

[stʌn]

stun Definition

  • 1to shock or surprise someone so much that they are unable to react immediately
  • 2to make someone unconscious or dazed for a short time by hitting them on the head
  • 3to impress or amaze someone greatly

Using stun: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stun" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The news of his sudden death stunned everyone.

  • Example

    He was stunned by the beauty of the landscape.

  • Example

    The boxer was stunned by a powerful punch to the head.

  • Example

    The loud noise stunned the crowd into silence.

stun Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for stun

Idioms Using stun

  • to shock or surprise someone so much that they are unable to speak

    Example

    Her rude comment stunned him into silence.

  • to impress or amaze someone greatly with something

    Example

    She stunned the judges with her incredible performance.

  • to ask someone a question that is unexpected or difficult to answer, causing them to be momentarily speechless

    Example

    The reporter stunned the politician with a tough question about corruption.

Phrases with stun

  • a weapon that delivers an electric shock to stun or incapacitate a person temporarily

    Example

    The police officer used a stun gun to subdue the suspect.

  • a moment of silence caused by shock or surprise

    Example

    The audience was in stunned silence after the magician's amazing trick.

  • a type of non-lethal explosive device that produces a blinding flash of light and a deafening sound to stun or disorient people

    Example

    The SWAT team used stun grenades to distract and confuse the terrorists.

Origins of stun

from Old Norse 'stynja', meaning 'to make dizzy'

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Summary: stun in Brief

The verb 'stun' [stʌn] means to shock or surprise someone so much that they are unable to react immediately, to make someone unconscious or dazed for a short time by hitting them on the head, or to impress or amaze someone greatly. It can be used in phrases like 'stun gun,' 'stunned silence,' and idioms like 'stun someone into silence,' denoting speechlessness caused by shock, and 'stun someone with something,' implying great admiration.