Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
torpefy
verb
/tɔrˈpɛfaɪ/
Definition
To make numb or dull; to stupefy or bring into a state of lethargy.
Examples
- After the long meeting, I felt completely torpefied and struggled to stay awake during dinner.
- The medication used to torpefy the patient before surgery helped him feel relaxed and unaware.
Meaning
The act of rendering someone inactive or devoid of energy or awareness, often due to shock or excessive fatigue.
Synonyms
- stupefy
- immobilize
- stun
- daze
