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Definition stun in British English

stun verb

[transitive] verb
/stʌn/
1

to shock and surprise someone so much that they cannot react immediately

Example

His violent death stunned the nation.

Example

I was stunned to find that he'd left without us.

Example

All of them were stunned by the news.

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2

to hit someone so hard on the head that they cannot defend themselves or they become unconscious for a short time

Example

A mugger stunned him with a brick and stole his wallet.

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3

used without an object to say that someone or something is very impressive, beautiful, etc

Example

Kate Middleton stuns in gorgeous pink dress for visit to Blessed Sacrament school.

Definition stun in British English