Stŭn, v. t.
v. t. [imp. & p. p. STUNNED; p. pr. & vb. n. STUNNING.] [A-S. stunian; M. H. Ger. stânen, N. H. Ger. staunen, to be astonished.] 1. To make senseless or dizzy with a blow on the head.
One hung a pole-ax at his saddle-bow, And one a heavy mace to stun the foe. Dryden.
Sense 2. To destroy the sensibility of; to overcome; especially, to overpower the sense of hearing of.
A universal hubbub wild Of stunning sounds and voices all confused. Milton.
Sense 3. To surprise completely; to overpower.
William was quite stunned at my discourse, and held his peace. De Foe.