Synonyms of stuns

stuns

verb

present tense third-person singular of stun

1

as in dazes

to make senseless or dizzy by a blow

a powerful uppercut to the jaw stunned the boxer and sent him crashing to the canvas

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dazes
• rocks
• paralyzes
• hits
• slams
• strikes
• punches
• smacks
• slaps
• deadens
• stupefies
• knocks silly
• numbs
• pounds
• beats
• knocks out
• clobbers
• smites
• benumbs
• knocks for a loop
• bangs
• pummels
• bashes
• wallops
• bludgeons
• thumps
• whacks
• batters
• chops
• mauls
• thwacks
• bops
• mangles
• clouts
• raps
• swats
• bowls over
• hammers
• socks
• slugs
• bonks
• knocks down
• drubs
• belts
• clocks
• pastes
• cuffs
• whales
• pelts
• buffets
• bungs

2

as in amazes

to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected

the news of their boss's termination stunned the staff

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amazes
• shocks
• surprises
• startles
• astonishes
• rocks
• astounds
• stupefies
• flabbergasts
• dumfounds
• dumbfounds
• surprizes
• bewilders
• perplexes
• bowls over
• takes by surprise
• befuddles
• disconcerts
• dazes
• thunderstrikes
• blindsides
• dismays
• takes aback
• confuses
• nonplusses
• floors
• confounds
• blows away
• discomfits
• shakes up
• nonpluses
• muddles
• jars
• knocks for a loop

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of stuns

Set over four floors, the pad stuns right away with a striking entrance hall clad in Crema Luna limestone with views of the lush formal gardens. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024

Explore Charlottesville Meadows of Dan In the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Meadows of Dan stuns with natural beauty at all times of the year. —Madeline Weinfield, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024

Some say their uncertainty at this late stage stuns even them. —Terry Collins, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024