stun

/ˈstʌn/

• Verb
• to surprise or upset (someone) very much
1. a theft that stunned [=shocked] the art world
2. The angry criticism stunned them.
3. They were stunned by the news. = The news stunned them.
4. His old friends were stunned at his success.
5. She sat in stunned disbelief/silence.
6. There was a stunned expression on her face.
• to cause (someone) to suddenly become very confused, very dizzy, or unconscious
1. weapons that can stun people temporarily