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dumfound (verb), dumfounds; dumfounded; dumfounding
1. To greatly amaze or to astound: Jill’s ability to play the piano totally stunned and dumfounded the small audience at the recital because she had had only four lessons altogether!
2. To bewilder or to confuse: The bill from the cabinet maker completely dumfounded Jack because it was twice as high as he had expected!

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2. To bewilder or to confuse: The bill from the cabinet maker completely dumfounded Jack because it was twice as high as he had expected!

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