stupor
noun · verb
Simple meaning
A state where someone is barely awake or aware.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈstupɚ
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Definition
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noun
Marginal consciousness
A state of greatly dulled or completely suspended consciousness or sensibility; (particularly medicine) a chiefly mental condition marked by absence of spontaneous movement, greatly diminished responsiveness to stimulation, and usually impaired consciousness.
A state of extreme apathy or torpor resulting often from stress or shock.
verb
To place into a stupor; to stupefy.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
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Sense: to place into a stupor
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