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astonishment vs stupefaction

stupefaction vs astonishment

astonishment and stupefaction both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
astonishment Yes No No No
stupefaction Yes No No No
As nouns, stupefaction is a hyponym of astonishment; that is, stupefaction is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than astonishment:
  • astonishment: the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
  • stupefaction: a feeling of stupefied astonishment
Other hyponyms of astonishment include admiration, wonder, wonderment, surprise.
astonishment (noun) stupefaction (noun)
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising the action of stupefying; making dull or lethargic
marginal consciousness
a feeling of stupefied astonishment
Difference between astonishment and stupefaction

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