Dumbfound and Startled

Dumbfound

Dumbfound verb - To make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected.
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Startled and dumbfound are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Startled" instead an adjective "Dumbfound".

Startled

Startled adjective - Excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement.
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Synonyms for Startled

Dumbfound and startled are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Dumbfound" with "Startled", this adjectives are similar.

Nearby Words: start, startle, startling, startler
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