Dumfounding and Startle

Dumfounding

Dumfounding adjective - Bewildering or striking dumb with wonder.
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Startle and dumfounding are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Startle" instead a verb "Dumfounding".

Startle

Startle verb - To make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected.

Dumfounding and startle are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Dumfounding" with "Startle", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Words: startling, startled, startler
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