Astound
Astound verb - To make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected.
Usage example: it astounds me that you flew all the way out here just for my birthday
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Confound is a synonym for astound in amaze topic. In some cases you can use "Confound" instead a verb "Astound", when it comes to topics like stagger. popular alternative
Nearby Word: astounding
Confound
Confound verb - To throw into a state of mental uncertainty.
Astound is a synonym for confound in confuse topic. You can use "Astound" instead a verb "Confound", if it concerns topics such as bewilder, stagger. popular alternative
Nearby Words: confounding, confoundedly
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| people | astound people | confound people |
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