a|maze|ment

a|maze|ment
a|maze|ment «uh MAYZ muhnt», noun.
1. great surprise; sudden and overwhelming wonder; astonishment: »

The girl was filled with amazement when she first saw the ocean.

2. Archaic. a) overwhelming fear. b) bewilderment. c) stupefaction.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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