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nonplus

/nɒnˈplʌs/ verb · British & US
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What does nonplus mean?

verb

To leave someone completely bewildered or perplexed, often by a question or problem that is too difficult to answer. To be completely baffled or stumped.

Example

"The complex math problem nonplussed even the professor, who had to admit defeat."

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