stun

Definition

  • verb: to surprise or upset (someone) very much
  • verb: to make senseless, groggy, or dizzy by or as if by a blow
  • synonyms: daze, overcome, astonish

Examples

  • They were 'stunned' by the news. = The news 'stunned' them.

  • a theft that 'stunned' [='shocked'] the art world

  • His old friends were 'stunned' at his success.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Shot burst or full auto. Heavy Duty. TSR- Cartridge driven taser pistol. Each projectile releases up to volts. It can stun, it can kill, it's nasty shit. Your armor. State of the art but not invulnerable. caliber or larger can penetrate and kill, multiple hits and guess who ends (..)
    2014 RoboCop