HyperDic: stupefaction

English > 3 senses of the word stupefaction:
NOUNfeelingstupefactiona feeling of stupefied astonishment
cognitionstupefaction, grogginess, stupor, semiconsciousnessmarginal consciousness
actstupefactionthe action of stupefying
English > stupefaction: 3 senses > noun 1, feeling
MeaningA feeling of stupefied astonishment.
Narrowerdaze, shock, stuporThe feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens / happens accidentally
Broaderastonishment, amazementThe feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
Spanishestupefacción
Verbsstupefybe a mystery or bewildering to
English > stupefaction: 3 senses > noun 2, cognition
Meaningmarginal consciousness.
Synonymsgrogginess, stupor, semiconsciousness
BroaderunconsciousnessA state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment
Spanishaletargamiento, atontamiento, aturdimiento, estupefacción, estupor, semiconsciencia, semiinsconsciencia
Catalanestupefacció, estupor, semiconsciència
English > stupefaction: 3 senses > noun 3, act
MeaningThe action of stupefying; making dull or lethargic.
Example"the professor was noted for his stupefaction of the students"
BroaderactionSomething done (usually as opposed to something said)
Verbsstupefymake senseless or dizzy by or as if by a blow
stupefymake dull or stupid or muddle with drunkenness or infatuation

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