stu|pe|fac|tion

stu|pe|fac|tion
stu|pe|fac|tion «STOO puh FAK shuhn, STYOO-», noun.
1. dazed or senseless condition; stupor. SYNONYM(S): torpor.
2. overwhelming amazement, shock, or consternation. SYNONYM(S): petrifaction.
3. the action of stupefying or state of being stupefied.

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