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stupefaction vs daze

daze vs stupefaction

stupefaction and daze both are nouns.

stupefaction is not a verb while daze is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stupefaction Yes No No No
daze Yes No Yes No
As nouns, daze is a hyponym of stupefaction; that is, daze is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than stupefaction:
  • stupefaction: a feeling of stupefied astonishment
  • daze: the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
Other hyponyms of stupefaction include shock, stupor.
stupefaction (noun) daze (noun)
the action of stupefying; making dull or lethargic confusion characterized by lack of clarity
marginal consciousness the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
a feeling of stupefied astonishment
stupefaction (verb) daze (verb)
overcome as with astonishment or disbelief
to cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light
Difference between stupefaction and daze

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