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astound Definition


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astound
verb
    astounded, astounding
    1. To amaze or shock.
      Thesaurus: amaze, astonish, overwhelm, flabbergast, shock, stagger, shake, dumbfound, surprise, wow (slang).
Derivative: astounded
adj
    Derivative: astounding
    adj
      Amazing or shocking
        Thesaurus: amazing, astonishing, overwhelming, incredible, unbelievable, sensational, shocking, staggering, surprising, stunning, electrifying, breathtaking, wonderful, impressive.
    Derivative: astoundingly
    adverb
      Etymology: 17c as verb; 14c as past participle, meaning ‘stunned'.



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