dumbfound
Translation
to dumbfound, to astound, to amaze
Examples
The magician's trick dumbfounded the audience.
The magician's trick dumbfounded the audience.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to dumbfound (sb.) The magician's trick dumbfounded the audience.
Similar Words
Synonyms: astound, amaze, stupefy, flabbergast; Antonyms: enlighten
Etymology
From 'dumb' (unable to speak) + 'confound' (to confuse). It literally means to confuse someone so much they cannot speak.
Memory Tips
Imagine being so shocked that you are struck 'dumb' (silent).