verb as in strong fondness

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astound, stupify, dumbfound

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Example Sentences

Example:The news about his health was so shocking that it astounded everyone.

Definition:to cause (someone) to be amazed or astonished

From astound

Example:The brutal event stupified the crowd to silence.

Definition:to stun physically or mentally; to cause to be unable to think or to act

From stupify

Example:Her sudden departure really dumbfounded us.

Definition:to stun, confound, or make speechless with surprise

From dumbfound