Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stound
verb
/staŹnd/
Definition
To stun or to astound; to shock someone with a sudden surprise.
Examples
- She was stound by the unexpected news of his promotion.
- The magician’s tricks always stound the audience.
- His sudden appearance at the party stound everyone.
Meaning
The term ‘stound’ refers to the act of surprising someone to the point of being taken aback or momentarily stunned by an event or situation.
Synonyms
- astonish
- astound
- shock
- surprise
- startle
