Stupify
verb
1. To astonish or amaze someone to the point of rendering them bewildered, unable to think clearly or react appropriately.
Example: The magician's stunning tricks and illusionary stunts consistently stupify his audience, leaving them with a sense of wonder and disbelief.
2. To cause a state of extreme mental confusion or disorientation, where one's cognitive faculties are impaired, leading to a lack of awareness or understanding.
Example: The potent drug had a stupefying effect on the user, completely stupifying their senses, impairing their judgment, and causing a general state of incapacitation.
3. To make someone mentally dull or lethargic, often resulting in a loss of energy or motivation.
Example: The monotonous job and repetitive tasks would gradually stupify their once vibrant and creative minds, leaving them feeling uninspired and devoid of passion.
4. To render numb or insensible, either physically or emotionally, reducing sensitivity or responsiveness.
Example: The freezing cold weather quickly stupified his extremities, causing his hands and feet to feel numb and unresponsive to touch.
5. To stupefy can also refer to the act of legally or medically rendering someone unconscious or insensible, commonly used in various medical procedures or anesthesia.
Example: The dentist administered the anesthesia to stupefy the patient, numbing their mouth before performing the dental procedure.
