dumbfound

or dum·found

[ duhm-found, duhm-found ]

verb (used with object)

1. to make speechless with amazement; astonish.

   Synonyms: stagger, astound, confound, amaze

dumbfound

/ dʌmˈfaʊnd /

verb

1. tr to strike dumb with astonishment; amaze

Other Words From

• dumb·found·er·ment dum·found·er·ment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of dumbfound¹

First recorded in 1645–55; dumb + (con)found

Word History and Origins

Origin of dumbfound¹

C17: from dumb + ( con ) found

Example Sentences

Google coddled its employees in ways that would leave most employers dumbfounded.

From Fortune

Dumbfound, to perplex, to beat soundly till not able to speak.

From Project Gutenberg

He can show such familiarity with the Incas affairs as to dumbfound the old boy.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• amaze
• astonish
• bewilder
• boggle
• confound
• flabbergast
• nonplus
• puzzle
• startle
• stun