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dumbfound

/dʌmbfɔʊnd/ verb · British & US
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What does dumbfound mean?

verb

to leave someone completely stunned or amazed, often because of something surprising or shocking. To be completely surprised or amazed.

Example

"The news of the surprise party dumbfounded John, who had no idea it was coming."

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