First Known Use: 15th century
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stupefy
transitive verb stu·pe·fy \ˈstü-pə-ˌfī, ˈstyü-\
: to shock or surprise (someone) very much : to cause (someone) to become confused or unable to think clearly
stu·pe·fiedstu·pe·fy·ing
Full Definition of STUPEFY
1
: to make stupid, groggy, or insensible
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Origin of STUPEFY
Middle English stupifien, modification of Latin stupefacere, from stupēre to be astonished + facere to make, do — more at do
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STUPEFIED Defined for Kids
stupefy
verb stu·pe·fy \ˈstü-pə-ˌfī, ˈstyü-\
stu·pe·fiedstu·pe·fy·ing
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stupefy
transitive verb stu·pe·fy \ˈst(y)ü-pə-ˌfī\
stu·pe·fiedstu·pe·fy·ing
Medical Definition of STUPEFY
: to make stupid, groggy, or insensible <stupefied by anesthesia>
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