Synonyms of stun

stun

verb

ˈstən 

1

as in to daze

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

• daze
• paralyze
• rock
• hit
• punch
• slam
• strike
• smack
• slap
• stupefy
• beat
• knock silly
• deaden
• pound
• knock for a loop
• numb
• smite
• bang
• knock out
• chop
• benumb
• clobber
• pummel
• bludgeon
• maul
• batter
• bop
• thump
• swat
• slug
• whack
• clock
• hammer
• mangle
• belt
• clout
• bash
• wallop
• drub
• bonk
• knock down
• thwack
• rap
• sock
• pelt
• cuff
• paste
• whale
• bung
• buffet
• bowl over

2

as in to amaze

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

the news of their boss's termination stunned the staff

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amaze
• surprise
• shock
• startle
• astonish
• stupefy
• astound
• rock
• dumbfound
• flabbergast
• thunderstrike
• take aback
• take by surprise
• bewilder
• bowl over
• befuddle
• confuse
• disconcert
• perplex
• floor
• daze
• shake up
• blindside
• blow away
• discomfit
• nonplus
• confound
• dismay
• jar
• muddle
• knock for a loop

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stun

The allegations stunned people living near the Summer Street property, although some neighbors said the house had drawn attention before. — Oscar Margain, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026

The visitors became more ambitious in the second half with Fotis Ioannidis missing a big chance, and defender Jonathan Tah preventing another, before Kourbelis stunned the home fans. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

When Arisa proclaims herself a Faithful, Michael looks hilariously stunned, and Alan tells them to weep for the fall of innocence and the failure of justice. — Alice Burton, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026

Having never cleaned my rain gutters since becoming a homeowner five years ago, I was stunned to learn that this annoying task should be completed once, if not twice, a year. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026