astound
Translation
to astound, to amaze, to shock
Examples
His arrogance astounded me.
His arrogance astounded me.
The news will astound everyone.
The news will astound everyone.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to surprise or shock (sb.) very much His arrogance astounded me.
Similar Words
Synonyms: amaze, astonish, shock, stun
Etymology
From Old French 'estoner' (to stun). Related to 'astonish'.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'a sound' that is so loud it stuns you.