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Dumbfound Definition & Meaning

dumbfound
verb
  1. be a mystery or bewildering to; "This beats me!"; "Got me-- I don't know the answer!"; "a vexing problem"; "This question really stuck me"

"Dumbfound" in song lyrics

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  • "You heard the sound of beheadings, dumbfound"
    Lone Ninja — Omen

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Frequently asked questions

What does dumbfound mean?
be a mystery or bewildering to; "This beats me!"; "Got me-- I don't know the answer!"; "a vexing problem"; "This question really stuck me"
What part of speech is dumbfound?
Dumbfound is a verb.

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