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Shocked vs Dumfounded - What's the difference?

shocked | dumfounded | Synonyms |

Shocked is a synonym of dumfounded.


As adjectives the difference between shocked and dumfounded

is that shocked is surprised, startled, confused, or taken aback while dumfounded is shocked and speechless.

As verbs the difference between shocked and dumfounded

is that shocked is (shock) while dumfounded is (dumfound).

shocked

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • surprised, startled, confused, or taken aback.

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    Verb

    (head)
  • (shock)

    • dumfounded

    English

    Alternative forms

    * dumbfounded

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Shocked and speechless.

    • Synonyms

    * amazed * astonished * astounded * confounded * perplex * flabbergasted * shocked * speechless * stunned * surprised

    Verb

    (head)
  • (dumfound)