stun
gb/stˈʌn/ us/stˈʌn/
B1
English
~ 1700
elkábít, megdöbbent, lenyűgöz, elektromos sokkoló, sokkoló
VERB
B1
1
elkábít
B2
Usage pattern:
to stun [someone]
The boxer stunned his opponent with a powerful uppercut.
A bokszoló egy erős felütéssel elkábította ellenfelét.
The explosion stunned the soldiers for several seconds.
A robbanás néhány másodpercre elkábította a katonákat.
She was stunned by the sudden blow to her head.
Learner examples
The player stunned his rival with one hit.
A játékos egy ütéssel elkábította riválisát.
The loud noise stunned me for a moment.
A hangos zajtól egy pillanatra elkábultam.
He used a special gun to stun the animal.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'stun' with 'amaze' in contexts where physical impact is meant.
Meaning
Knock unconscious or daze
Collocations
stun gun
|stun grenade
|stun an opponent
Synonyms
knock out (More informal; often used in sports or fighting contexts.)
|
daze (Implies confusion and disorientation, not necessarily complete unconsciousness.)
Antonyms
revive (Means to bring someone back to consciousness after being stunned or unconscious.)
Themes
violence
|health
|emotions
|body
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To make a person stop moving or thinking clearly, usually by hitting them.
To make someone unconscious or unable to act normally, especially by hitting them hard on the head or body.
VERB
B1
2
megdöbbent
B1
lenyűgöz
B2
Usage pattern:
to stun [someone] with [something]
The magician's final trick stunned the audience.
A bűvész utolsó mutatványa lenyűgözte a közönséget.
Her sudden resignation stunned the whole company.
Hirtelen lemondása megdöbbentette az egész céget.
He was stunned by the beauty of the sunset.
Learner examples
The news stunned everyone in the room.
A hír mindenkit megdöbbentett a szobában.
Her song stunned the people at the party.
A dala lenyűgözte a partin lévőket.
I was stunned by his kind words.
Common mistake:
Some learners think 'stun' here means only negative shock, but it can also be positive amazement.
Meaning
Astonish or amaze greatly
Collocations
stun the audience
|stun with beauty
|stun into silence
Synonyms
astonish (Neutral; emphasizes great surprise.)
|
amaze (More positive; focuses on wonder and admiration.)
Antonyms
bore (Causing no interest or surprise.)
Themes
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To make someone feel very surprised or amazed.
To cause someone to feel very surprised, shocked, or impressed.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
3
sokkoló
B2
The police officer carried a stun gun for protection.
A rendőr védelem céljából elektromos sokkolót tartott magánál.
Stun devices are sometimes used instead of firearms.
Elektromos sokkolóeszközöket néha lőfegyverek helyett használnak.
She bought a stun gun for self-defense.
Learner examples
The guard has a stun gun.
Az őrnél van egy elektromos sokkoló.
A stun gun can stop an attacker for a short time.
Egy elektromos sokkoló rövid időre ártalmatlanná tehet egy támadót.
Police may use a stun device instead of a real gun.
Meaning
Device that incapacitates with shock
Collocations
use a stun gun
|carry a stun device
Synonyms
taser (A brand name often used generically for similar devices.)
Themes
security
|law enforcement
|law
|health
|technology
Definition
A small weapon that uses electricity to stop a person or animal for a short time.
A weapon that delivers an electric shock to temporarily disable a person or animal.
Grammar
Dictionary form
stun
IPA
GB/stˈʌn/
US/stˈʌn/
Syllables & stress
stun (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (stun)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: stun
- 3rd Person Singular: stuns
- Present Participle: stunning
- Past: stunned
Word family
Forms
Related words
stunningly
adverb
Advanced or less common
stunner
noun
Highlights
- Irregular present participle: stunning Verb
- Irregular past: stunned Verb
Expressions
stun grenade
1/stˈʌn ɡɹənˈeɪd/
fixed phrase
technical
Non-lethal disorienting explosive device
A special bomb that makes a loud noise and bright light to confuse people without hurting them badly.
Examples
- The SWAT team threw a stun grenade into the room before entering.
- Stun grenades are used to distract suspects during raids.
stun gun
2/stˈʌn ɡˈʌn/
fixed phrase
Handheld electric shock weapon
A small tool you hold in your hand that uses electricity to stop someone for a short time.
Examples
- Security guards are trained to use a stun gun safely.
- She kept a stun gun in her bag for emergencies.