Confound
Confound verb - To throw into a state of mental uncertainty.
Usage example: we were confounded by the player's remote control, which wasn't at all user-friendly
Stun is a synonym for confound in daze topic. In some cases you can use "Stun" instead a verb "Confound", when it comes to topics like amaze.
Nearby Words: confounding, confoundedly
Stun
Stun verb - To make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected.
Usage example: the news of President Kennedy's assassination stunned the nation
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