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Amazement

The condition of being amazed; bewilderment [Obs.]; overwhelming wonder, as from surprise, sudden fear, horror, or admiration.

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Admiration 76% connected

Wonder; astonishment.

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Stupefaction 76% connected

The act of stupefying, or the state of being stupefied.

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Surprise 76% connected

The act of coming upon, or taking, unawares; the act of seizing unexpectedly; surprisal; as, the fort was taken by surprise.

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Wonder 76% connected

That emotion which is excited by novelty, or the presentation to the sight or mind of something new, unusual, strange, great, extraordinary, or not w…

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Wonderment 76% connected

Surprise; astonishment; a wonderful appearance; a wonder.

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Feeling 76% connected

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Astonish 74% connected

To stun; to render senseless, as by a blow.

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Astonish 74% connected

To stun; to render senseless, as by a blow.

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Synonym 1

Astonishment 92% connected

The condition of one who is stunned. Hence: Numbness; loss of sensation; stupor; loss of sense.

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