Confound
Confound verb - To throw into a state of mental uncertainty.
Dumbfound is a synonym for confound in confuse topic. In some cases you can use "Dumbfound" instead a verb "Confound", when it comes to topics like bewilder, stagger, amaze, astound. popular alternative
Nearby Words: confounding, confoundedly
Dumbfound
Dumbfound verb - To make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected.
Usage example: the surprise ending will dumbfound even the most seasoned mystery reader
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Synonyms for Dumbfound
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- throw and confound
- throw and dumbfound
- baffle and confound
- baffle and dumbfound
- surprise and confound
- surprise and dumbfound
- startle and confound
- startle and dumbfound
- puzzle and confound
- puzzle and dumbfound
- perplex and confound
- perplex and dumbfound
- disconcert and confound
- disconcert and dumbfound
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