astonish

//əˈstɒn.ɪʃ//
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Visual representation of astonish

Verb

astonishInfinitive
astonishPresent tense
astonishedPast tense
astonishedPast participle
astonishingPresent participle
astonishesThird-person singular
1

To fill someone with sudden and overwhelming surprise or wonder.

The magician's trick astonished the audience.

Synonym

amazeastoundstun

Antonym

bore