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Definition of Astonish
1. Verb. Affect with wonder. "The performance is likely to astonish Sue"; "Your ability to speak six languages amazes me!"
Specialized synonyms: Dazzle
Generic synonyms: Surprise
Derivative terms: Amazement, Astonishment
Definition of Astonish
1. v. t. To stun; to render senseless, as by a blow.
Definition of Astonish
1. Verb. surprise, flabbergast ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Astonish
1. to fill with sudden wonder or surprise [v -ED, -ING, -ES]
Medical Definition of Astonish
1. 1. To stun; to render senseless, as by a blow. "Enough, captain; you have astonished him. [Fluellen had struck Pistol]" (Shak) "The very cramp-fish [i. E, torpedo] . . . Being herself not benumbed, is able to astonish others." (Holland) 2. To strike with sudden fear, terror, or wonder; to amaze; to surprise greatly, as with something unaccountable; to confound with some sudden emotion or passion. "Musidorus . . . Had his wits astonished with sorrow." (Sidney) "I, Daniel . . . Was astonished at the vision." (Dan. Viii. 27) Synonym: To amaze, astound, overwhelm, surprise. Astonished, Surprised. We are at what is unexpected. We are astonished at what is above or beyond our comprehension. We are taken by surprise. We are struck with astonishment. See Amaze. Origin: OE. Astonien, astunian, astonen, OF. Estoner, F. Etonner, fr. L. Ex out + tonare to thunder, but perhaps influenced by E. Stun. See Thunder, Astound, Astony. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Astonish
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