dumbfound
Translation
to dumbfound, to astonish, to amaze
Examples
The news completely dumbfounded him.
The news completely dumbfounded him.
Her sudden announcement dumbfounded everyone.
Her sudden announcement dumbfounded everyone.
Grammar Patterns
((to)) dumbfound ((sb.)) to surprise or shock (sb.) so much that they are unable to speak The magician's trick dumbfounded the audience.
Similar Words
Synonyms: astonish, amaze, astound, stun
Etymology
A combination of 'dumb' (unable to speak) and 'confound'. To be so surprised that you are struck dumb.
Memory Tips
Imagine being so shocked or surprised that you are 'found' to be 'dumb' (unable to speak).