Definitions for: Astound

[v] affect with wonder; "Your ability to speak six languages amazes me!"

Webster (1913) Definition: As*tound", a. [OE. astouned, astound, astoned, p. p.
of astone. See Astone.]
Stunned; astounded; astonished. [Archaic] --Spenser.

Thus Ellen, dizzy and astound. As sudden ruin yawned
around. --Sir W.
Scott.

As*tound", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Astounded, [Obs.]
Astound; p. pr. & vb. n. Astounding.] [See Astound, a.]
1. To stun; to stupefy.

No puissant stroke his senses once astound.
--Fairfax.

2. To astonish; to strike with amazement; to confound with
wonder, surprise, or fear.

These thoughts may startle well, but not astound The
virtuous mind. --Milton.

Synonyms: amaze, astonish

See Also: dazzle, surprise

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