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stupor definition

stu·por (sto̵̅o̅′pər, styo̵̅o̅′-)

noun

  1. a state in which the mind and senses are dulled; partial or complete loss of sensibility, as from the use of a narcotic or from shock
  2. mental or moral dullness or apathy

Etymology: ME < L stupere: see stupid

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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